Tech Babblin' with Tech Gee

An interview I did with tech YouTuber KeepItTechie who runs a YouTube channel where he focuses primarily on content surrounding the Linux operating system. **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/podcast-youtube-equipment/

In this post I’m going to be walking you step-by-step on how to go about purchasing a CompTIA certification voucher followed by how to schedule your certification exam through Pearson Vue testing centers. **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/podcast-youtube-equipment/

In this post I’ll be discussing how a person can join the U.S. military to begin a career in information technology & the tech field. **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/podcast-youtube-equipment/

Recorded June 5, 2020: A webinar hosted by Work Opportunities Training (WOT) where I was a guest speaker to talk about how to start a career in Information Technology. **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/podcast-youtube-equipment/

I’ll be addressing the timeless question of how old is too old for a person to switch careers or start a new career in information technology. **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/podcast-youtube-equipment/

My thoughts on what it’s like to be a black person working in the information technology field. **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/podcast-youtube-equipment/

Talking about a variety of ways you can get a free or heavily reduced price laptop if you cannot afford a pricier one. Benefits.gov The On It Foundation Computers with Causes Alliance for Technology Refurbishing and Reuse (ATTR) EveryoneOn Craigslist Facebook Marketplace **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https:...

I’ll be discussing the pros & cons of getting started in information technology by way of going to college, tech school, a tech bootcamp, or by simply teaching yourself. **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/podcast-youtube-equipment/

In this post, I’ll be discussing as to whether or not the Google IT Support Professional Certificate course offered by Coursera is worth taking to help a person get started in information technology. **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/podcast-youtube-equipment/

In this post I am explaining exactly what cybersecurity is, common types of cybersecurity attacks, and discussing 17 different types of cybersecurity jobs that exist in information technology such as: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Cryptographer Forensics Expert Incident Responder Penetration Tester Security Administrator Security Analyst Security Architect Security Auditor Security Con...

I am discussing entry-level information technology certifications such as the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+), the A+, the Network+ (Net+), and the Security+ (Sec+) certifications. **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/podcast-youtube-equipment/

In this video I’ll be discussing the CompTIA I.T. certification career roadmap that focuses on various career paths, salaries & relevant certifications associated with: I.T. Support Specialists I.T. Networking Specialists Cybersecurity Specialists Software & Web Developers Data Specialists **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use...

When it comes to landing a job in information technology, what’s more important to a candidate’s success: college degrees, industry certifications, or job experience? Here are my thoughts below… **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/podcast-youtube-equipment/

Apple & Google have recently began testing COVID-19 exposure notification APIs to essentially warn people if they have been in contact with a person who was exposed to coronavirus. **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/podcast-youtube-equipment/

What type of math do you need to learn to enter various career fields associated with Information Technology such as: Information Technology (IT): No Information Systems (IS): No Computer Programming: Some…Maybe, Depends Computer Science: Yes…A Lot **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://www. TechnologyGee.co...

The top 5 reasons why information technology jobs might be recession proof: Electricity & computers Our entire lives are on the internet Our country & economy is dependent upon information technology Somebody has to fix the robots Millions of people still do not have access to the internet My reasons explained in more detail below… **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certi...

I conducted a random search for information technology jobs on the job posting site Indeed to see exactly how many I.T. jobs are currently available in the top 10 most populated U.S. cities and the top 10 tech cities in the U.S. as of May 4, 2020. Here’s what I found… **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://w...

For the year 2020 & beyond, here are some 13 of the highest paying jobs in information technology. Big Data Engineer: $165,250 median salary Mobile Applications Developer: $146,500 median Information Systems Security Manager: $143,250 median Applications Architect: $141,750 median Data Architect: $141,250 median Database Manager: $133,500 median Data Security Analyst: $129,000 median Software...

Is the CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification exam worth taking? Well, there are two answers to this: YES and NO. Let me explain…. **My Study Notes** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/it-certification-study-materials/ **Equipment I Use for Making Videos** https://www. TechnologyGee.com/podcast-youtube-equipment/

The short answer: No. The long answer: It depends on exactly what you want to do within the career field of information technology. Do you want to be a help desk professional, a cyber security expert, a high school teacher or college professor who teaches I.T., a CTO (chief technology officer), a CIO (chief information officer), a CISO (chief information security officer), a computer scientist, a...