Derek Talbott Blog

  Welcome again!       This week, I wanted to talk about the video that was presented for the "Required Material". For me, it was a struggle watching this, I'd say "dated" video of information in the BIOS and more. In the first part about the BIOS, known as the Basic Input/Output System, some of the information was old it took me back to when I was younger and learning about PCs. The gentleman talked about button pressing to enter the BIOS. It hurt my brain listening to him say that when he misses the key to press, he "plays the keyboard" to get into it.  Another thing he spoke about was the boot password, Administrator Password, Supervisor Password, or a multitude of other names. There is a way to clear the password in the event that it is lost. I have also done this in my time as a technician. One way to do this is to remove the CMOS (Complementary Metal-oxide-semiconductor) battery, which will reset your BIOS back to default. Another way to do this ...

 Hello There! Welcome again to another week of my blog. Today I wanted to talk about making a T568B ethernet cable.  Materials Needed: Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable RJ45 connectors  Ethernet cable crimping tool Cable cutter/stripper Optional: Cable tester  Steps: Prepare the Cable: Measure and cut the Ethernet cable to your desired length, adding a few extra inches for room to work with. Use the cable cutter/stripper to carefully strip about 1-2in of the outer insulation jacket from the end of the cable. Untwist and Arrange Wires: Inside the cable, you'll find four twisted pairs of wires. Carefully untwist them. Arrange the wires in the following order from left to right: Orange/White, Orange, Green/White, Blue, Blue/White, Green, Brown/White, Brown.  Trim and Straighten Wires: Trim any excess wire to ensure all wires are of equal length and straightened neatly. Insert Wires into Connector: Hold the RJ45 connector with the pins facing up and the clip facing down....

     Hey There! Welcome again this week as we talk about what influences our CPU's performance. First let's start with, what is a CPU and what does it do? The CPU, o ften called the "Brains" of a computer,  is a crucial component responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations that are required to run software applications. It interprets commands from programs and processes data, changing it according to the instructions that are given to it.       CPU performance is influenced by several key factors that collectively determine its speed and efficiency. Clock speed, measured in gigahertz (GHz), dictates how quickly the CPU can execute instructions. More cores and threads enable simultaneous processing of multiple tasks, enhancing multitasking capabilities. The CPU's cache memory stores frequently accessed data and instructions for quicker retrieval, reducing latency.

 Today I want to talk about Cyber Security and the Zero Trust Model. The traditional perimeter-based approach to cybersecurity is no longer adequate in today's dynamic environments. The Zero Trust security model assumes that no individual, whether inside or outside the network, should be trusted by default. Instead, access controls are strictly enforced based on identity, what the devices are, and external factors. By adopting a Zero Trust approach, organizations can minimize the risk of lateral movement and insider threats. Thanks for stopping by! Derek T. Talbott

Good Afternoon,       This week's blog will cover Chapter 2 of the CompTIA A+ Certification book. This week, we learned about topics ranging from learning about what a computer is, to multiple Operating Systems that have been and are currently being used. We learned about Basic Inputs and Outputs (I/O) of computers and what qualifies as input and output.      For me, the most interesting part of this week's reading was about the MacOS. Although I have been in the industry for years, working on Macs is something that I haven't done on a normal day-to-day basis. For instance, I didn't know what the dock was until reading the chapter as well as what Mission Control was and how to get to it.      Linux was also introduced in this chapter and it is something that I have had a lot of experience in. I have used multiple operating systems within Linux such as RedHat, Ubuntu, and Debian. While I am nowhere near an expert, this is one of my favori...

  Derek Talbott    - June 04, 2024      Hello! Welcome to my weekly blog where we will be discussing current topics in the IT field and learning some Do's and Don'ts of IT!      Let me start off by introducing myself. My name is Derek Talbott. When I was 17 I joined the Army, where I served for roughly 8 years before being injured in Iraq, ending my military career. I am married to the LOVE of my life of 12 years and have 3 beautiful children. I am currently employed by Michelin, the tire company, and have been with them for over 2 years. I work as the Site IT Technician providing on-site support for the factory. I have been in the IT industry for over 10 years and have had various titles, such as Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, and Senior IT Technician, just to name a few.       Today I wanted to talk a little about how Customer Service is extremely important as an IT Technician. Many times, when working wit...