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Hit the road with your laptop and this must-have For Dummies guide
If you're like most people, your laptop is taking the place of your PC. Whether you're on the road, working at home, or multitasking, your laptop is now an essential, trusted tool. Just in time, beloved and popular author Dan Gookin returns with a new edition that covers the very latest in laptops. From synchronizing with your desktop and coordinating e-mail to maintaining security, networking, working in Windows 8, adding your smartphone to the mix, and more, this book makes understanding laptops simpler than you ever thought possible.
- Shares the latest basics about laptops, such as new technologies, current processors available, and steps to update memory and hard drive capabilities
- Covers the new Windows 8 operating system and other popular laptop operating systems, as well as netbooks, wireless networking, and smartphone tethering
- Explores remote access to the desktop, power management, storage, security, and much more
- Examines the benefits of mobility for students, employees, and anyone who needs to work on the go
- Helps you work on the road, employ and enjoy multimedia, and use your laptop professionally
Laptops For Dummies, 5th Edition is the fun and friendly guide that will get you going and on the go with your laptop in no time!
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Land in laptop luxury! Follow Dan's advice for a long and happy relationship with your laptop
A laptop is much more than just a desktop with a handle. In his famously fun and friendly way, Dan Gookin shows you just what to look for in a laptop, and what to do after you get one. Learn about laptop operation, power management, networking, troubleshooting, security, Windows 8, and how you can wander the world with your laptop, safe and carefree.
- To laptop, or not — assess your needs, compare hardware and software options, and get Dan's recommendations on where to buy
- Some assembly required — get step-by-step instructions for unpacking your laptop, setting it up, and charging the battery
- What is it, where is it — discover what the buttons, lights, holes, and slots are for and how to use a laptop keyboard and mouse
- Open the Windows — tour Windows 8 and the new Start screen, find and launch programs, and set up options with the Control Panel
- Communicate — connect to a network, use a HomeGroup, go online wirelessly, and manage your e-mail
- Travel tips — choose a case to protect your laptop, prepare it for travel, and guard both your device and your data
- Keep it happy — maintain your laptop and know how to handle common problems
Open the book and find:
- What you should and shouldn't consider when laptop shopping
- Things you might want to add to your laptop
- Information on tablet and convertible PCs
- Miscellaneous mouse musings
- Advice on managing battery power and battery life
- Laptop safety and security tips
- How to sync files before and after hitting the road
- Ten handy accessories to consider
Learn to:
- Use the newest features of Windows 8
- Connect to the Internet and browse safely from anywhere
- Sync your laptop with other devices using wireless networking
- Secure your laptop and extend its battery life
About the Author
Dan Gookin wrote the original For Dummies book in 1991. Today he has more than 130 books to his credit, with 12 million copies in print and translations into more than 30 languages. Among his bestsellers are Word For Dummies and Android Phones For Dummies. Visit his website at www.wambooli.com.
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- PublisherWiley
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1118115333
- ISBN 13 9781118115336
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number5
- Number of pages358
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