Rest in Peace - Internet Explorer

Through out the years, Internet Explorer was the powerhouse Brower in history when it was began in 16th August 1995.

My thoughts is the Internet Explorer was very reliable browser, then years later Google Chrome came into the picture and become my favourite browser. Throughout the years it have grow and evolve with new features. It will be sadly missed, now I currently use more of Chrome as my suitable browser which I use daily and default browser is Edge.

It was originally name Microsoft Internet Explorer after version 6. Then version 7 to 11 (last version) it was called Windows Internet Explorer which introduce Tabs.
Then on Windows 10, they introduce a new browser based on Chrome called Microsoft Edge.

Internet Explorer, you will Rest In Peace.
Born: 16th August 1995
Died: 15th June 2022

Full information about Internet Explorer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Explorer

Copper Cabling In an Internal Environment (3667-02: Unit 104)

This was a 3 day course.

Day 1 and 2 are theory until the 2nd half of day 2 where I did the practical. 3rd day I did more practical and mock test to real exam.

The Theory Section:
I learn more deeper into Health and Safety and more of electrical theory such as AC (Alternate Current) and DC (Direct Current). Also just like the 101 course about the Earthing (Ground). Then I learn about the Ohms law and how the voltage works. The part is I learn about the Ethernet Cable, understanding about Cat 5 to Cat 7/8 and the attenuation. Discussing about the Network Topology and how it works and understand more about the network tools we use to do the cabling.

The Practical Section:
This is my favourite part as I am more of a hands-on/practical person.
I had this student came to this course to renew his card or license and he was very experienced.
I did few videos on my YouTube and some post on Facebook with pictures showing me doing wiring on patch panel and wall socket.
I look at most of the videos and they use the normal cable cutter however he show me a different tool that way I can be due diligent on cutting the cable. He show me this unusual tool. This tool has a nob which can adjust the blade height (picture) that way you can cut the skin of the ethernet cable carefully.

He explain to to cut it more professionally and pull the skin off carefully before you get to the 4 pair twisted copper.

I finally manage to create a Ethernet cable as I use to struggle on how to create a cable, but thanks to him I manage and successfully create a Cat6 Cable.
I also done a Patch panel lesson and terminating cable which I am very good at because I done few videos on it.
What I have been told that I got to use the B side wiring not the A side. A side is T568A and B side is T568B. T568A standard is the American version and T568B standard is the British version. Since I live in the UK, then I use the T568B Standard.
The next day I had to create a faulty wiring to purposely show an error results by using a Network Cabling Auditor tool called Ideal Lantek 3.
Ideal Lantek 3 is a Cable Certification tool is to audit cable wiring if the cables are terminated successfully. This is a powerful this is use for auditing and to make sure the wiring is to meet the 'Certified Network Standards' which each cable test has to 'pass' before using the patching into live environment. I enjoy using the tool however the tool is very expensive to purchase.
I really enjoy the practical as this will help me at my workplace.

Test and Exams:
I did few mock test  and practice test before the real one. Which I learn from.
Then I did the real exam. Some were tricky. However I manage to pass which I am happy with the results.

Basic Principles of Communications Systems (3667-02: Unit 101)

I finally doing the City & Guilds Course to learn about the Data Cabling, however this one is an essential core course. I am not going to mention the company name unless they want me to, however they are very excellent Training providers.

The last time I done City & Guilds was over 20 years ago when I was doing my NVQs.
It was boring as this is all theory but it is a core subject and boring are the essentials unfortunately if anyone reading this:

I learn new things such as:

- The PUWER rules (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998). This is where the user is responsible for the work tools and equipment. Using the correct tools which is intended to do for the task. 

-Using the correct voltage between 110v vs 240v. Recommend 110v tools.
Ladder 4 to 1 rules. 4 meters per 1 meter wide. Basically when you use the ladder, it is about how to use it correctly or else you fall.

- Asbestos - When you go to sites to do cabling, you have to learn about asbestos as you be going across ceilings and walls, mostly ceilings to wiring as you be feeding the cables between the ceiling and walls.

- Classes of Laser, there are 7 classes of lasers from low to high. High laser class is more dangerous than the other.

- I learn about the Health and Safety, identify the safe practices, learn about the SI Units and symbols and principles of data communication.

- Ohms law

- Wavelength

- Types of cabling we use such as coaxial to ethernet. Also mention about Fibre Optic.

I done the exam and I failed by 1 question which is unlucky for me as it was close.

Update on 8th April:

I did a retake of the exam which I failed at the time and manage to pass with flying colours. What a comeback. I finally pass both exams which I am now relieved.

Data Communication Cabling - Introduction Course

For few years ago, I made few YouTube Videos of myself learning how to do some RJ45 Cabling. One terminating from Wall Point to Point and another is from the mini Patch Panel. Also I challenge myself by using thick outdoor shielded Cat6 cable as it was hard because the cable is thick.

Then it turns out it was easy to do on the normal ethernet cable.

Video below from YouTube:

I decide to do this course so I can get further exposure into cabling so before I do the official City and Guilds version, I went for an basic induction.

It was an online course via Microsoft Teams and it was basically just me and the tutor as it was Covid talking about the history of Telecommunication date back from the prehistoric and the pre-bible days (Greek and Rome eras). All the way to the present.

I am not going into detail about it as it was much as it was a teaser as to the real thing. I learn a lot about the history of telecommunications and it was very interesting.

I will do another one when I do the Official City & Guilds version which next few months depending on the Coronavirus situation.

First look at Windows 11 and the Quick Tour

When I first time heard about Windows 11 is coming soon I was thinking: 'I wish they stay with Windows 10 build forever as Microsoft stated.'

My thoughts is so far that it look like Android style Apps like you see on Chromebook.

I like the new layout of the settings.

I have no problem with Windows 11 coming out, in the business environment point-of-view:
IT staff and manager in the future have to talk about upgrading to Windows 11 and retrain the end users. With the Windows 10, the users can learn and adapt for a very long time.

This will good for Home consumers.

I made a video on YouTube for a quick Tour as I use Windows 10 Insider preview. Enjoy.

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