OS installation (running multiple OS on a single machine in both as dual boot and as virtual machine)
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Looking at current system performance and understanding of possible ways to improve that performance
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Ability to interface with external devices over USB/serial/parallel port
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Configuring Networking options (DNS/IP configuration) and troubleshooting when errors occur
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Broad understanding of different components within a computer and their inter-connectivity (e.g. over PCI bus)
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Broad understanding of working of internet including DNS mapping
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Ability to configure the computer from scratch example formatting the drives, selecting the boot-up preference, selecting resolution, interfacing with other computers on the network etc.
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Knowledge of useful utilities for everyday work – data backup, data recovery, data compression, basic computer security etc.
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Configuring a local wireless network (specifically in the home environment), basic troubleshooting in case of networking/internet-related issues and ensuring enough security of their network
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Exposure to some generic utilities of value – P2P communication, website designing, video/audio editing
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Understanding of basic unix commands and ability to write short shell scripts including basic knowledge of regular expression
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