Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Fully Updated for Core 1 and Core 2 Exams--Essential Skills for a Successful IT Career Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this four-color guide will help you pass CompTIA A+ exams 220-1001 and 220-1002 and become a certified IT professional with proven expertise in hardware and software. Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+® Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Sixth Edition offers complete coverage of the latest exam objectives. You'll get on-the-job tips, end-of-chapter review questions, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations. Also includes a voucher coupon for a 10% discount on your CompTIA exams! Note: this textbook is intended for classroom use and answers to the end of chapter sections are only available to adopting instructors--please contact your McGraw-Hill Education sales representative. Learn how to: * Work with CPUs, RAM, BIOS, motherboards, power supplies, and other personal computer components * Install, configure, and maintain hard drives * Manage input devices and removable media * Set up, upgrade, and maintain all versions of Windows * Troubleshoot and fix computer problems * Establish users and groups * Set up video and multimedia cards * Administer smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices * Set up wired and wireless networks * Connect to the Internet * Protect your personal computer and your network * Install printers and other peripherals * Implement virtualization and cloud-based technologies * Understand safety and environmental issues Online content includes: * Practice exams for 1001 & 1002 * One hour+ of free video training from Mike Meyers * TotalSim online simulations of performance-based questions * A list of Mike's favorite PC tools & utilities.