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Laptops For Dummies
Dan Gookin (Author)
9781119740278, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 5 April 2021
336 pages
23.1 x 18.5 x 2 cm, 0.476 kg
The latest on getting the most from laptops and tablets Not that long ago, laptops were seen as luxuries. Now they're practically an essential for many people, and—as faster computing power and super-sharp displays make many of them the equal of a desktop—the new wave of lightweight laptops is increasingly replacing the home PC with its bulky tower and multiple cords. Plus, you can use your laptop when chilling on the couch or venturing out for a quick coffee! In this fully updated edition of Laptops For Dummies, bestselling tech writer Dan Gookin takes a friendly walk through everything you need to know, from the basics (if you're new to laptops) all the way up to the latest hardware and tech updates—including the recent release of Windows 10. Along the way you'll learn how to synchronize your laptop with other machines, coordinate email pickup across devices, and beef up your security. You'll also learn how to Whether you're choosing a new laptop or want to maximize what you're getting from the one you have, Laptops For Dummies has you covered, wherever you want to work—or play!
Introduction 1 Part 1: This Laptop Thing 5 Chapter 1: The Portable Computing Quest 7 Chapter 2: A Laptop of Your Own 21 Part 2: Say Hello to Your Laptop 31 Chapter 3: From Laptop Box to Lap 33 Chapter 4: To Turn On a Laptop 43 Chapter 5: To Turn Off a Laptop 55 Chapter 6: Traditional Laptop Tour 67 Chapter 7: The Tablet PC Tour 81 Chapter 8: Your Laptop and Windows 95 Part 3: Out and About with Mr. Laptop 109 Chapter 9: You and Your Laptop 111 Chapter 10: Portable Power 127 Chapter 11: The Printing Chapter 137 Chapter 12: Expanding Your Laptop’s Universe 149 Chapter 13: O the Places You’ll Go 161 Chapter 14: Presentation Information 171 Chapter 15: A Laptop at Play 181 Part 4: Laptop Networking 197 Chapter 16: The Networking Thing 199 Chapter 17: Network Life in Laptop Land 209 Chapter 18: Your Files from Afar 223 Part 5: Security and Maintenance 231 Chapter 19: Internet Safety 233 Chapter 20: A More Secure Laptop 247 Chapter 21: Laptop Troubleshooting 263 Chapter 22: Laptop Maintenance and Upgrading 271 Part 6: The Part of Tens 277 Chapter 23: Ten Battery Tips and Tricks 279 Chapter 24: Ten Handy Laptop Accessories 287 Chapter 25: Ten Things to Throw in Your Laptop Bag 293 Index 297
Subject Areas: Computer hardware [UK]
