IT Lab Log

Dated Notes | Troubleshooting | Networking Practice

Lab Log

Practical IT support notes, networking exercises, study logs, and cross-posted technical writing.

Audio and Video Muxing GUI

Built a small Python GUI project to support a practical media-restoration workflow: replacing or appending audio for video files without re-encoding the video stream. The project uses FFmpeg as an external dependency and focuses on preserving video quality while changing the audio track.

Tools: Python, FFmpeg, GitHub

Topics: GUI workflow, file handling, media troubleshooting, documentation, dependency setup

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My Journey into IT Support and Networking

A short overview of my path into IT support and networking, including troubleshooting fundamentals, TCP/IP, DNS, and CompTIA A+ / Network+ preparation.

Category: Technical Writing

Topics: IT support, networking fundamentals, troubleshooting, CompTIA

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DNS Troubleshooting Basics

Practiced identifying DNS-related issues by separating name resolution problems from general connectivity problems. This lab focuses on the troubleshooting process used when a website or hostname does not resolve correctly.

Tools: nslookup, ping, ipconfig

Topics: DNS, TCP/IP, hostname resolution, connectivity testing

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Windows Networking Commands

Practiced using common Windows networking commands to inspect IP configuration, test local and internet reachability, follow network paths, review active connections, and separate DNS problems from broader connectivity issues.

Tools: ipconfig, ipconfig /all, ping, tracert, netstat, nslookup

Topics: Windows networking, TCP/IP, DNS, IP configuration, gateway testing, routing path checks, connection diagnostics

Learning focus: building a structured troubleshooting process for entry-level help desk and technical support practice.

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GitHub Pages Website Setup

Built and maintained a static GitHub Pages website using HTML, CSS, repository organization, page navigation, metadata, and a personal domain strategy.

Tools: GitHub, GitHub Pages, HTML, CSS

Topics: static websites, version control, technical documentation, SEO structure

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CompTIA A+ / Network+ Study Focus

Current learning areas include hardware and software diagnostics, operating system basics, networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, DNS, and structured troubleshooting methods.

Certifications: CompTIA A+ and Network+ goals

Topics: hardware, operating systems, networking, troubleshooting workflows