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  1. Steve Linthicum

    Professional Laptop repair modules

    Speaking from the perspective of an experienced technician, when dealing with laptop repair my first primary step is I go to youtube.com and in the search bar type Repair + Laptop Name + Laptop Model. There are lots of videos out there that show important things like how to crack the case...
  2. Steve Linthicum

    GTIA?

    I jokingly sent a message to a neighbor explaining that I'm on a tentative "hold", waiting for the arrival of Starlink products, but letting them know that I'm looking forward to a 5-start quality Roadway Inn (see attached photo). I shared with other ITDRC volunteers the following message: I'm...
  3. Steve Linthicum

    GTIA?

    In my retiree volunteer roles (e.g. itdrc.org and diversitycybercouncil.org), I use the information below as an aid in defining the nature of the entity. Should I expect CompTIA's URL to be modified to reflect comptia.com? AI Overview Learn more The main difference between .org and .com...
  4. Steve Linthicum

    GTIA?

    On another, and perhaps more important note, I'm being deployed for the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center's efforts for the LA - Fire disaster. In the past I've strongly recommended that all of you and your students consider volunteering for this non-profit organization.
  5. Steve Linthicum

    GTIA?

    https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-technology-industry-association-gtia-debuts-new-name-singular-focus-on-it-channel-302346387.html "The sale of the CompTIA brand and for-profit business activities resulted in the creation of a substantial endowment that will cover the operating...
  6. Steve Linthicum

    GTIA?

    See https://gtia.org/ Thoughts?
  7. Steve Linthicum

    LastPass Breach

    The major issue I have with LastPass is the delay (from August 2022 to December 2022 ) in reporting the breach. In that December I spent hours changing the 300+ passwords for my accounts. Hence the decision to participate in the class action lawsuit as a named Plaintiff.
  8. Steve Linthicum

    So...Network+ I thought there wouldn't be a book...

    Rick, a primary profit center at all of the colleges where I've taught is the bookstore. Without books, well there wouldn't be a bookstore......
  9. Steve Linthicum

    Password Manager

    In the past I used LastPass, but see attached. I now use Bit Warden, based on Steve Gibson's recommendation (see TWIT's SecurityNow).
  10. Steve Linthicum

    CIN Work Zone Ahead!! 🚧👷

    Time for a little humor relating to badges.....
  11. Steve Linthicum

    Old CASP+ certs will be rebranded SecurityX on December 17, 2024

    Slowly, but surely, I'm being cut from the "certifications holder role", as a direct consequence of retirement (see email below). Oh well. Time to relax and smell the roses...... -------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Steven Linthicum, This is a reminder regarding...
  12. Steve Linthicum

    What's Going On With Tech+

    In a discussion today with another instructor that centered on CompTIA's Tech+ certification, I went to the CompTIA.ORG site and ended up here: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/tech#examdetails The site indicates the following: Exam details coming soon. Note - Unexpired ITF+ certification...
  13. Steve Linthicum

    AI Jesus Will Hear Your Confession

    Stephen asked: "This brings back the original question we have heard for years. In the long run, will AI replace all of our jobs?" Speaking from the perspective of a "retired" worker, I'm safe since I don't have a job.
  14. Steve Linthicum

    Where is AI Essential's ?

    This news release may help provide insight on what is going to happen relative to future events in this pending sale: https://www.comptia.org/newsroom/press-releases/leading-technology-industry-nonprofit-association-launches-expansive-search-for-its-next-ceo
  15. Steve Linthicum

    Advanced degrees

    I have a Juris Doctorate, and a BS in engineering. From an academic employment point of view, the doctorate certainly provided benefit on the College's salary schedule. The problem with laws is the speed for enactment is simply too slow to keep pace with the rapid changes in technology.
  16. Steve Linthicum

    A Trip Down Instructor Memory Lane

    Talk about the path of least resistance. A year ago, I faced dealing with that $125 certification maintenance fee for my CISSP certification. In checking with the (ISC)2, I found our that for a nominal one-time fee of $375, I could maintain the certification, add the word "Emeritus" to it, and...
  17. Steve Linthicum

    Seeking CIN Interest in Supporting Underserviced Communities

    Brandon, let's talk. By way of background, I'm a retired community college faculty member and for a while I've been a volunteer instructor for the Diversity Cyber Council. You can reach out to me at [email protected].
  18. Steve Linthicum

    CompTIA Restructure

    Of interest: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7262875957915508736/
  19. Steve Linthicum

    H.I.G. Capital and Thoma Bravo to Acquire CompTIA Brand and Products

    Thanks for digesting the news and laying it out in a way that helps map what appears to be happening. It sort of feels like I'm losing a valued friend.
  20. Steve Linthicum

    CompTIA Restructure

    My sense is NHCLC, with its focus on physical "learning centers" located in cities across the Country saw a rapid decline in these physical centers. The Covid-19 pandemic probably dealt the final blow. I tried to find when my neighboring NHCLC closed (San Diego), but that information wasn't...
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