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  • Build a PC Video Lessons
    • Internal Components The videos begin by explaining each of the Internal Components of a computer. We cover the function of each component, how they relate to each other, the features and specifications to look for and how much to pay for each part.
      • Lesson 1 - Hard drive
      • Lesson 2 - DVD & Blu-ray
      • Lesson 3 - Memory (RAM)
      • Lesson 4 - Video card
      • Lesson 5 - Sound card
      • Lesson 6 - Modem & NIC
      • Lesson 7 - Processor (CPU)
      • Lesson 8 - Motherboard
      • Lesson 9 - Case & PSU
      • Lesson 10 - Cooling
    • External Components The Component lessons continue with the External Components.
      • Lesson 1 - Monitor
      • Lesson 2 - Mouse & KB
      • Lesson 3 - Speakers
    • Installation We start with an overview of parts and tools. Each step is covered in detail, with video close up shots so you know how to install each component before you even get started. The installation section ends by powering on the computer.
      • Lesson 1 - Overview
      • Lesson 2 - RAM & CPU
      • Lesson 3 - Motherboard
      • Lesson 4 - Case fans
      • Lesson 5 - Hard drive
      • Lesson 6 - DVD & Blu-ray
      • Lesson 7 - Data cables
      • Lesson 8 - Add-on cards
      • Lesson 9 - Power cables
      • Lesson 10 - Power on PC
    • Computer Setup Setting up the computer beginning with configuring the BIOS. Next, is installing Windows (XP, Vista and 7) and installing device drivers. Last, we install a 2nd video card for improved graphics performance in games.
      • Lesson 1 - BIOS settings
      • Lesson 2 - Windows 7
      • Lesson 3 - Install Drivers
      • Lesson 4 - Crossfire/SLI
    • Cleaning your Computer Inside and Out Today I'm going to show you some best practices for cleaning your computer.
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    • Home Built PC vs. Store Bought Comparisons of home built versus store bought computers. We show several categories of computers and how much you can save building at home.
    • Customer PCs & Testimonials Over the years (going on 6) customers have sent in pictures of the computer they build following our video lessons. Here's a few of them.
  • Overclocking Core i5 and I7 Videos
    • Lesson 01 - Introduction In these videos we are going to show how to overclock a socket 1366, Core i7 920 CPU. We will overclock the CPU from 2.66GHz all the way up to 3.8GHz
    • Lesson 02 - Cooling and More In this video we will test the CPU's cooling, stress test and benchmark the CPU.
    • Lesson 03 - OC to 3.2GHz In this video we find and explain all of the overclocking related BIOS settings. We then overclock the CPU to 3.2GHz.
    • Lesson 04 - OC to 3.7GHz In this video we show how to overclock the CPU to 3.7GHz, overclocking the memory and using voltage increases to stabilize the CPU overclock.
    • Lesson 05 - OC to 4GHz In this video we show how to overclock the CPU to 4GHz, overclocking the memory and using voltage increases to stabilize the CPU overclock.
  • Networking Build a Network Videos
    • S1- Network Hardware The hardware you will need, the features to look for, how much to pay and where to buy.
      • Introduction
      • L1- Network HW Explained
      • L2- Buying Hardware
    • S2- Installing HW We will connect the router to our modem and install the wireless network adapters into our computers.
      • L1: Install Router
      • L2- Install USB Adapter
      • L3- Install PCI card Adapter
      • L4- Install PC card Adapter
    • S3- Configure Router Set up a secure wireless connection from the Router to each computer.
      • L1- Wireless Security
      • L2- Firmware & Access
    • S4- Connecting PCs We will go to each computer, get them on the network and on the Internet.
      • L1- Family Room PC
      • L2- Living Room PC
      • L3- Notebook PC
    • S5- File Sharing We will configure Windows networking on each computer to enable file sharing. We will share files and printers on each of our computers. Finally we will connect to these files and printers across the network.
      • L1: Disable Firewalls
      • L2- Network Settings
      • L3- Share Files & Folders
      • L4- Real World Sharing
      • L5- Connecting to Shares
      • Conclusion
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