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Update! New Windows 7 Training for CompTIA A+

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

A lot has changed for IT techs since the CompTIA A+ exam was released in 2009. People blinked and Windows Vista was gone. Windows 7 swooped in and became the smash hit that everyone was hoping Vista would be. This year (for the first time ever) CompTIA made drastic changes to the objectives of the A+ exam to accomodate the new popularity and new features of Windows 7. To help prepare you for all the new material, our CompTIA A+ LearnSmart Cloud Classroom course has been fully updated with everything you need to know about Windows 7. Mike Meyers is back with seven all new video chapters that prepare you for everything from installing Windows 7 to IPv6, networking and more. Check out Mike Meyers as he introduces you to the new additions to your A+ LearnSmart Cloud Classroom course.

 

*Video:new windows 7 introduction

 

In addition, we’ve updated your A+ practice exams, study guides, guide content, assessment quizzes, certificate of mastery exams and more. It’s like a whole new course! The brand new A+ is available for check out right now in your Ultimate Access library.

 

Looking to advance your IT career? LearnSmart offers the absolute best training materials for technologies including CompTIA A+, Network+,  MCITP Certification, CCNA Training and more. The LearnSmart Cloud Classroom makes studying better and more convenient by putting your training in the Cloud and supporting compatibility with most mobile devices including the iPad 2, Android and many more.

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Google+ Hits 10 Million Users, Aims for 20 Million

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Mashable is reporting that Google is poised to hit 10 Million users in just 2 weeks of being open; possible becoming one of the fastest-growing networks ever. Google+ is Google’s answer to Facebook and other social media platforms. With significant controversy surrounding Facebook’s privacy policies, now might be a better time than ever for Google+ to win the hearts of social networkers world-wide.

Paul Allen–of Ancestry.com–” sampled a number of surnames from the U.S. Census Bureau data and compared it to surnames of Google+ users. By comparing surname popularity in the U.S. with the number of users on Google+ with each surname, he can guesstimate the percentage of the U.S. population that signed up for Google+. Finally, he calculated a ratio of U.S. to non-U.S. users to generate an estimate for the number of Google+ users worldwide.”

The result is over 9.5 Million users and that number increasing exponentially. While the data is unofficial, it is the most reasonable estimate to come out thus far. Google is currently quiet about the number of current users, but are expected to comment at some point in the near future. Regardless, 10 Million users can easily turn into 20 Million users considering the nature of social networking sites. Google has done a better job releasing Google+ compared to some of their other products like Wave and that traction they have gained could mean genuine competition in the social media market.

What is the fate of Social Media? We can only speculate, but I’m pretty sure it has something to do with Google+. Let us know your opinions below!

Looking to advance your IT career? PrepLogic offers the absolute best training materials for technologies including CompTIA A+, Network+,  MCITP Certification, CCNA Training and more. The LearnSmart Cloud Classroom makes studying better and more convenient by putting your training in the Cloud and supporting compatibility with most mobile devices including the iPad 2, Android and many more.

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Windows 7 takes the lead in US Market

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

windows7_logoWindows 7 has finally surpassed Windows XP as the most used desktop operating system in the United States. Described as the OS that would never die, Windows XP currently holds 31.25% of the US Market share, while Windows 7 takes the lead with 31.96%. Windows XP retained its status for so long due to a botched release of Windows Vista which most remember as a nightmare. Businesses spent millions to switch over to the new systems, only to have to revert back to the trusted Windows XP. This caused many issues and lead to what seemed like a quick introduction of Windows 7.

It appears the pain and suffering is over. Consumers are finally moving on, at least in the United States. Windows XP still maintains a healthy lead in Global share. Windows 7 has apparently proven its worth in the US market. While some die hard XP fans will express dissatisfaction with this news, it certainly is a positive for Windows.

We have seen plenty of new interest in our Windows 7 learning products like Windows 7 Configuration and Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support. Be sure to also check out our MCITP certification, A+ certification, CCNA certification and Cisco certification materials as well.

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The Importance of Investing in Your Future

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

We hear the word investment thrown around constantly. We invest in many things in life, from relationships to the stock market. The end result, we hope, is some sort of benefit to us—a wonderful spouse or perhaps money. Investments are incredibly important to us as humans and as individuals. Every investment we make in life—and there are many—have some sort of effect, be it positive or negative.

One of the most important investments you can make in life is that of your Education. Education is an incredibly powerful asset because it can lead to impressive outcomes–success, opportunity, understanding, and even happiness. When you invest in your education, you are ensuring that you have control of your life.

Warren Buffett, Investor/Billionaire

You must invest in yourself. Any certified IT Professional will tell you how grateful they are to have spent the time and energy to create a future for themselves. They are working in an ever expanding industry doing what they love and making a nice living doing it. Yes, they spent hours studying, learning and perhaps struggling—but now they aren’t. They are settled, knowledgeable, employed and certified.

Sometimes, making an investment can be hard. It’s easy to be short sited and only see what we are losing, rather than what we are gaining. What must be remembered is that long term gains are far greater than the short term losses involved with making the proper investments in our future. Do you think Warren Buffett regrets spending $25 to buy a Pinball machine to place in barbershops at the age of 15, only to own several more machines months later? Absolutely not. This investment preceded a long, successful career which placed him in the running as the wealthiest person in the world.

Chances are you have some things in mind already. Ideas you have been toying with. Perhaps you want to start a business or invent something. Maybe you want to build up your certifications to increase your job options. Regardless of what your investment is, don’t be afraid to make it. Get out there and give it all you got, because that is the only way to make big things happen. You have to just go out and do it. Then one day, when you reflect on your life journey, you will remember the sacrifices you made to achieve your goals and become what you always wanted to be.

What goals in life do you need to invest in? Let us know by leaving a comment!

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Tech Author Sheds Light on How Technology Drives the “Mesh”

Friday, April 1st, 2011

TED hosts author Lisa Gansky, the mind behind www.meshing.it, who speaks on the topic of “the mesh”. Gansky discusses how technology is a positive factor which drives convenience and information. Viewing cities as platforms, she discusses how developers can create new technologies that can increase data, which enhances information. She uses the example of how transit information is becoming more conveniently available through data, allowing users to make better decisions throughout their day. Ganksy sees technology as an unstoppable force that should be utilized instead of resisted. Technology drivers such as network administrators, developers, etc are driving this growth through constant innovation.The more useful they become, the more demand there will be for them–meaning job security for technology professionals. Watch the video below and let us know what you think about this idea of the “Mesh”.



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Embracing Change – Live Discussion with Cisco Execs

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Join Cisco for a live, social discussion featuring two Cisco executives, Carlos Dominguez and Lance Perry, who will share how they are embracing and leveraging change and experimenting with new tools and technologies in this fast paced, technological world. Both will share their experience with incorporating new technologies into their work, how they “took the plunge” and adopted a new mindset.

Broadcast Details:

What: Talk2Cisco: Work Life Redesign –  What You Need to Know
This is a live, social broadcast. It will be made available for replay after the broadcast on this page.

When: Tuesday, March 15, 10:00 a.m. PT

Who: Carlos Dominguez, Senior VP, Cisco Systems & Lance Perry, VP  of Information Technology, Cisco Systems

Where: http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2011/ts_031011.html

Talk2Cisco is a live, real-time, social, interactive, online video broadcast featuring Cisco leaders answering questions submitted by you, the viewer. Using Ustream.tv, Talk2Cisco puts you directly in touch with the source of the information, covers topics of interest to you and connects you with others who follow Cisco business and technology.

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Recap: Cisco Partner Summit 2011 in New Orleans

Friday, March 11th, 2011

There was no shortage of entertainment and music at Cisco’s 15th Partner Summit last week, with New Orleans’ finest bands and musicians playing for live and virtual audiences.

The action-packed event featured big news for partners, keynotes from Cisco’s top executives, breakout speakers, magicians, theater sessions, parties, a live auction, and generous donations from partners and Cisco are helping to rebuild homes and lives in New Orleans.

Cisco’s Channels Blog put together a short video slideshow with pictures highlighting Cisco Partner Summit 2011. Take a look!

PrepLogic offers Cisco training for the CCNA certification exam, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice and CCNA Wireless certification exams.

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Spotlight on CompTIA A+ Essentials LearnSmart Video Training

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

One of our most popular products here at PrepLogic is the CompTIA A+ Essentials LearnSmart Video Training. This on-line training course covers both the 220-701 CompTIA A+ Essentials exam and the 220-702 for CompTIA A+ Practical Application exam. Passing both of these exams earns you the CompTIA A+ certification, which demonstrates competence in basic computer support technician skills, such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting.

Mike Meyers, author of the best-selling A+ Certification book on the market and leading authority on IT certifications, uses his fun and goofy sense of humor in a way that makes learning about essential hardware, software and application topics entertaining and enjoyable to watch! He covers all of the topics on the A+ exams, including important on-the-job info like professionalism, communication….even hygiene!

Here’s a short sample of the CompTIA A+ Essentials LearnSmart Video Training course. In this video clip, Mike Meyers shows you the beginning steps to installing a CPU:

*Video:installing a cpu

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Cisco’s Crazy Cabling Contest

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Cisco ‘s Crazy Cabling Contest has begun. If you work in a data center where the volume of wires, cables and boxes is, well, out of control….Cisco wants to see it! Send Cisco a photo of your data center filled with all of those pesky, winding, snaking, zigzagging cables and if yours is the wackiest, you could win a new Flip Mino HD 120 camera and an Amazon gift card worth $200.00 USD! Second and third place winners will also receive a Flip Mino and Amazon gift cards worth $100.00 and $50.00 USD.

Submit your photos to dccablingcontest@cisco.com before 3/25/2011 for consideration.

PrepLogic offers Cisco training for the CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice and CCNA Wireless, CCIP, CCNP SWITCH, CCNP ROUTE and  CCNP TSHOOT.

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Fierce Competition among Internet Start-Ups for Software Engineers Ups Their Pay Scale

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

Popular social-media and social-gaming companies, namely Facebook, Twitter and Zynga, have upped the ante on starting salary and bonus offers for tech engineers, reports the Wall Street Journal. Great news for all of those brainy, software engineers but not so great for small Silicon-Valley Internet start-ups who don’t have quite the same resources (i.e. funds from wealthy investors) to be competitive in the tech “talent war”.

Online real-estate brokerage Redfin Corp. is familiar with the talent war taking place among Internet companies. Redfin Corp., like many other companies in the on-line business, is quickly realizing attracting the best and brightest engineers comes at a price, a rather hefty price.  Redfin told the Wall Street Journal:

It has recently been up against salary-and-bonus offers of $100,000 to $150,000 a year for new college grads from social-gaming start-up Zynga, among others—far above the $80,000 or so a year Redfin would normally offer.

With investors eager to buy a piece of their rapid growth, Facebook, Zynga and Twitter have been heavily recruiting with robust job offers, raising the compensation bar for others start-ups.

Rich Skrenta, CEO of Blekko, a search-engine company in Redwood Shores, Calif faces this dilemma, telling the Wall Street Journal:

“We have people who walk in through the door and they like what we’re doing, but they’ve already got four offers from big companies.  A significant fraction of them go elsewhere. …They’ll say, I like what you’re doing, but I’m going to Twitter or Facebook.”

With these kinds of potential staring salary offers and aggressive recruiting, who’s to blame the engineers for saying, let the talent wars rage on!

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