IT Lab Log
Dated Notes | Troubleshooting | Networking Practice
Dated Notes | Troubleshooting | Networking Practice
Practical IT support notes, networking exercises, study logs, and cross-posted technical writing.
Technical Project Lab • May 2026
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
View Repository Read on MediumWriting Entry • May 2026
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
Read on MediumNetworking Lab • May 2026
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
Read on MediumIT Support Lab • May 2026
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.
Read on MediumWeb / GitHub Lab • May 2026
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
View RepositoryStudy Log • Ongoing
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