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Both are beneficial. A+ covers computer hardware/peripherals and operating system basics primarily. When I studied 1101 and 1102, there was a whole section on printers. It also covers a lot of troubleshooting common hardware/software issues. It's a lot of info, not a lot of depth; but the info is very foundational. A+ also covers some foundational networking info that will be beneficial to learn early before you dive into Network+.

I didn't necessarily feel like Network+ was "harder" but it was more dense with information than A+ was for me. So there were a lot more details I had to keep straight.

You might be able to pull it off with your background. I had no prior IT background beforehand.

I have ADHD too. I try to structure out my study goals and follow those as rigidly as possible. You know? This week I'm going to do this on this day, this on this day, etc. I really feel like I have to fight my urge to put off and procrastinate every week sometimes; but just being obstinate and sticking to a regular schedule goes a long way for me.

Net+ has a LOT more acronyms. More math. A lot more technical depth. If you remember the ports from A+ that's definitely a leg up. But you're not out of the woods yet. A+ was a lot of info, surface level depth; Net+ is a lot more depth. That said, as challenging as I thought the material was, I was thoroughly fascinated learning/studying/practicing Net+ concepts and loved every day of it. I passed all 3 exams, but Net+ was no cakewalk. I prepared for 3 months, and I felt like I just barely passed (I didn't, I actually passed with a much higher score margin than my A+ tests); it was a tough test.

do your best. you don't need to get a shiny high score to pass, you just have to meet the passing score requirement. a pass is a pass. i've found the score requirements to be very low pressure; don't worry you'll do fine.

if you fail, just study more on the objectives you missed; if you pass, move on to core 2. you got this.

Congrats! Sounds identical to my experience, haha!

If you want to be competitive for entry level IT with CompTIA certifications, I highly recommend going for the full CSIS, not just A+.

I completed A+ in 2 months with no IT experience. Did a solid month studying for Core 1. Tried to pass Core 2 before the end of my first month, but failed. Passed no problem when I gave myself another full month to study Core 2. Really only relied on the Sybex book and the online practice tests that came with it for A+.

For Security+ I'm giving myself 3 months to study before attempting the exam, using the same resources/methods I used for Network+: Private instruction, Codecademy supplement, Sybex online practice tests, playing lots of Blast on Quizlet. For Network+ I studied for a solid 3 months, and I got a lot of CLI practice on Codecademy; CLI tutorials, Linux tutorials, PowerShell tutorials + practice projects. For Network+ I also got a lot of practice w/ Packet Tracer and did all the Packet Tracer tutorials on Cisco Networking Academy.

I think Codecademy is an excellent learning resource and has a lot of good online material to study from for the CompTIA certs. I didn't use it for A+ as much, but that's because I wasn't aware of it at the time. I would highly recommend their online lectures/practice/study material if you don't have access to a private instructor and are just finding the best online lectures money can buy. I used Codecademy's practice exams to gauge my readiness for Network+ and I found them to be reliable.

If you're new to IT, take the A+ exam. Later on when you earn higher creds, renewing them will auto renew lower ones; so once you pass A+, and you go on to Net+, you'll never have to do A+ again, and you'll have that foundation of fundamentals in your toolkit. Plus you already put in the work and studied for it, why waste your time and not get the credit?

For A+, all I really relied on was my book (Sybex Core1 + Core 2 Study Guide, 5th Ed.) and the online practice material that comes with it. For notes, I just write as detailed notes as possible; writing them down is part of my study process; I used a whole single subject composition book for each Core. I did ALL of the online tests left, right, up, down, inside, and out. Lots of repetition, lots of retention checks. No Certmaster, no Youtube VoDs, just digging into the study guide.

A+, N+, S+, yield an entry level cyber security credential called the CSIS. If you want the CSIS you need A+. That said, if you're just getting A+ for the cert requirement, you could probably just take those exams last and be okay; it's recommended you go A+ -> N+ -> S+; but obviously people can deviate from that and do what they want (as they do). All 3 of these certs are meant to demonstrate professional skillsets; so you'll have an "experience competency" that you generally can't sell in an interview with a degree alone.

N+ is harder. N+ is more technical than A+, and you actually have to know how to demonstrate specific skills. I passed A+ in 2 months, 1 month of study for each Core. N+ I had to study for 3 months; it wasn't "hard" per se, it was just more dense, which adds difficulty in my opinion. Oh yeah and I had no professional background in IT going into these certs. Learned a lot about perfecting my study process from these 3 exams. Going into Security+ with more structured study habits!

Yes!

If a crush is developed after meeting and interacting with her, then yes. I think taking advantage of that "crushing on you" energy in the moment is hot.

Deal!

would love to grovel beneath You both!

Would love to, Goddess!

Please Goddess?

YES

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Btw I love to inconspicuous placement of the vibrator. 😂

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I would want to but I'd be afraid too, "proper conduct" and all that

Just telling the truth. Everyone deserves to hear the truth even if they don't want to. He's a grown up, he can take or leave it however he wants.

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It can, but your mobile hotspot will likely have a modest data budget so idk how long it'll stay connected before you run out of allotted data. Wouldn't advise using a hotspot for a long-use gaming solution. More of a temporary solution.

I'm guessing you'll get a good 3-5 years out of it or so (depends on when Gen X console launches). It's more than fine for now, but once Xbox gets its next console up and running and games start being made for that hardware, the Series S will become more and more obsolete.

As it stands, Oblivion Remaster is at times at the limit of the Series S capability. Alot of people are already whining about the upcoming GTA VI. Imagine how rough TES VI will be. And those last 2 will likely be early Gen X games.