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smittal · 2025-12-04T15:36:51-0600

No, I completed a few days after the last session, but I do not remember the exact date. Can we check the last time those videos were watched?

Mark Anthony Germanos · 2025-12-04T15:08:33-0600

Rick Butler said:
Krebs had a great posting regarding the Superbox, supposedly, to provide free streaming access to just about everything you can imagine. But...when it's free, YOU are the product. The sad thing about it is that folks are going to probably buy these things up. Meanwhile, it might be an interesting toy for a cyber class to look at in a sandbox.

Pretty wicked this thing, though.

Read about it...and tell me what you think.

Is Your Android TV Streaming Box Part of a Botnet? – Krebs on Security

/r

What’s sad is people know they are the product and they still use the freebie. It’s as if they don’t care anymore.

Mitch Garvis · 2025-12-04T15:04:31-0600

Katie Hoenicke said:
Hi Mitch! We have not yet built that functionality into the platform, although there is a way to do it via a deeper integration with Skillable. Perhaps I can connect you with a member of my team to discuss further if you would be willing to take the time?

Hi Katie! I would be delighted. What do you need from me?

Katie Hoenicke · 2025-12-04T14:41:43-0600

Mitch Garvis said:
Hey folks! When I use the LODS (Skillable) labs I can easily monitor my students lab progress or watch their screens. Is there a way to do that from the CompTIA Learning Platform? I don't see it. Please advise!

Hi Mitch! We have not yet built that functionality into the platform, although there is a way to do it via a deeper integration with Skillable. Perhaps I can connect you with a member of my team to discuss further if you would be willing to take the time?

Rick Butler · 2025-12-04T13:58:43-0600

smittal said:
I have completed all my Linux+ TTT sessions. Please let me know when I will receive the Exam Voucher.

Did you *just* complete them? Because if so, I'm afraid you wouldn't qualify for a voucher. You would have needed to complete all the sessions by October 23 (two weeks after the last scheduled session) in order to qualify.

smittal · 2025-12-04T10:45:16-0600

I have completed all my Linux+ TTT sessions. Please let me know when I will receive the Exam Voucher.

tbrown89 · 2025-12-04T09:31:22-0600

abiodun1991 said:
I am in Nigeria, I can we talk privately, if I am going to pay my flight.

This would not be feasible, I apologize.

abiodun1991 · 2025-12-04T05:29:59-0600

tbrown89 said:
Hello,

It is an in-person class in the Jamestown, NY area. We are still hashing out some of the details, but we would like to find an instructor who is local to the area. We would recommend that you have experience teaching as well as your CompTIA Tech+/A+ certifications.

I am in Nigeria, I can we talk privately, if I am going to pay my flight.

Jill West · 2025-12-03T20:34:59-0600

Esther S. Stepansky said:
Next time that happens be sure to email Stephen! It like it was more "managerial" than hands-on. I thought the PBQs were perfectly appropriate and actually enjoyed doing them for once.

I did, a couple of times. But I think he must've been too busy. It's okay, I've moved on to another cert to study for. Next time!

Shea Bennett · 2025-12-03T19:11:17-0600

precious said:
Yes three are many topics that are challenging for students to understand and some of the topics they are hard from A+ to Security for exam, DNS TXT records (SPF/DKIM/DMARC) and the we have subneting in CompTIA Network plus, Cryptography in Security plus.... I use analogies.

Imagine your email domain is a house, and the internet is a big neighborhood
- SPF = List of Approved Delivery Guys
- DKIM = Signature on the package, puts a tamper-proof signature on each mail you send
- DMARC = The House Rules on What to Do with fake mail, decides what happens to suspicious mail
For Subnetting,
Imagine a big city (a network) with thousands of houses (IP addresses). If the city is too big, managing houses becomes confusing.So we create suburbs/subdivisions (subnets)
Cryptography- Locking a Message in a Box with a Key, anything is secure because of it

Though not enough info but it assist students to understand underlying idea.

Very good! I will bootleg it. ;-)

Wenzel25 · 2025-12-03T15:37:29-0600

precious said:
Huge thanks to @Stephen Schneiter for the incredible support and resources. The journey was challenging but incredibly rewarding!

Huge congrats

Gregory Childers · 2025-12-03T13:46:26-0600

They always record the sessions. You can access the recordings from the same link for the live meeting.

precious · 2025-12-03T13:33:13-0600

Gregory Childers said:
It was support from Pearson Vue.

Luck you! Wishing you all the best as you are preparing for it.

precious · 2025-12-03T13:32:05-0600

Yes three are many topics that are challenging for students to understand and some of the topics they are hard from A+ to Security for exam, DNS TXT records (SPF/DKIM/DMARC) and the we have subneting in CompTIA Network plus, Cryptography in Security plus.... I use analogies.

Imagine your email domain is a house, and the internet is a big neighborhood
- SPF = List of Approved Delivery Guys
- DKIM = Signature on the package, puts a tamper-proof signature on each mail you send
- DMARC = The House Rules on What to Do with fake mail, decides what happens to suspicious mail
For Subnetting,
Imagine a big city (a network) with thousands of houses (IP addresses). If the city is too big, managing houses becomes confusing.So we create suburbs/subdivisions (subnets)
Cryptography- Locking a Message in a Box with a Key, anything is secure because of it

Though not enough info but it assist students to understand underlying idea.

nelson.silva · 2025-12-03T13:31:00-0600

Dear Stephen,

I would like to know if all the sessions will be recorded?

Regards,

Nelson

tbrown89 · 2025-12-03T11:35:36-0600

abiodun1991 said:
I am interested
What are the requirements

Hello,

It is an in-person class in the Jamestown, NY area. We are still hashing out some of the details, but we would like to find an instructor who is local to the area. We would recommend that you have experience teaching as well as your CompTIA Tech+/A+ certifications.

markwheatland · 2025-12-03T11:29:19-0600

Hi All,

We are looking to focus some of our training in 2026 and I'd be interested to know if you as a community have identified specific concepts with the domains for A+ Network+ and Security+ that always cause learners problems.

eg in A+ and Network+ we often find that our learners struggle with the DNS concepts more than most others.

Do you find there are key subjects you always have to go over or explain in more details across the above three certifications.

I appreciate this is a little vague but I would value the community's thoughts and feedback.

Many thanks

Mark

abiodun1991 · 2025-12-03T11:24:46-0600

tbrown89 said:
Hello!

Is anyone here interested in teaching a Tech+ class in the Jamestown area?

I have been tasked with helping find a certified instructor to teach a Goodwill Goodskills Tech+ class in the Jamestown, NY area. Their classes generally run for about three weeks, and depending on the success of this first one, they would like to consistently run classes in that area. If you are interested, please reply to this post and I can send you more information!

Thank you,
Taylor

I am interested
What are the requirements

abiodun1991 · 2025-12-03T11:24:01-0600

tbrown89 said:
Hello!

Is anyone here interested in teaching a Tech+ class in the Jamestown area?

I have been tasked with helping find a certified instructor to teach a Goodwill Goodskills Tech+ class in the Jamestown, NY area. Their classes generally run for about three weeks, and depending on the success of this first one, they would like to consistently run classes in that area. If you are interested, please reply to this post and I can send you more information!

Thank you,
Taylor

Is remote or on site

Gregory Childers · 2025-12-03T11:03:42-0600

precious said:
Wooho! That's amazing! Good luck as you will have to sit for it, curious to know the support team from CompTIA or Pearson VUE?

It was support from Pearson Vue.

precious · 2025-12-03T10:31:49-0600

Gregory Childers said:
I contacted the support center, and they provided me with a new voucher that doesn't expire until November 25, 2026.

They were INCREDIBLY helpful.

Wooho! That's amazing! Good luck as you will have to sit for it, curious to know the support team from CompTIA or Pearson VUE?

tbrown89 · 2025-12-03T09:30:20-0600

I want to delete this, as I kind of jumped the gun on posting it. How do I go about deleting this?

Gregory Childers · 2025-12-03T09:02:32-0600

precious said:
That's terrible. Have you tried calling them to explain? Maybe they can make an exception.

I contacted the support center, and they provided me with a new voucher that doesn't expire until November 25, 2026.

They were INCREDIBLY helpful.

Shea Bennett · Tuesday at 9:54 PM

@Stephen Schneiter Is there any way possible to extend access to Certmaster for Linux+ from the TTT to like 12/31/2025? Many of us activated early (not knowing it would cut off quickly) and I want to be able to finish but the cutoff is 12/13/2025. I want to make sure I'm learning exactly what my students will experience on the Certmaster platform. I'm almost done, but need a little more time (like some others who joined the TTT session).

Is this possible at all?

Do the Linux+ vouchers seem possible before New Years?

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