iPad at Work For Dummies

Get the most out of using your iPad at work

iPad at Work For Dummies provides essential and in-depth coverage for a variety of productivity-related tasks made possible on the iPad, from basics such as setting up and starting out with an iPad to tips on the best practices for enterprise-level word processing, spreadsheet creation, presenting, task management, project management, graphic design, and communication. Beyond that, it also includes down-to-earth examples of how to use an iPad at work, including synchronization, data backup, and communicating with Windows networks.

Written by an experienced and well-known iPad user, writer, podcaster, and lecturer who has taught many other professionals how to get the most from their Apple devices in the workplace, iPad at Work For Dummies goes beyond simple coverage of iWork to show you step-by-step the iPad’s capabilities to quickly, professionally, and effectively create and interact with typical office documents and systems.

• Covers the best software and practices for productively integrating the iPad into a work environment
• Shows you how the iPad goes beyond use as an at-home device to make work easier
• Includes examples that bring the information and instructions to life

If you’re considering integrating the use of an iPad at work, or have recently begun and want to grasp the full spectrum of its capabilities in the workplace, iPad at Work For Dummies has you covered.

Table of Contents

Part I: Getting Started with iPad at Work
Chapter 1: The iPad Is Your New Computer — Much of the Time
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Own iPad for Work
Chapter 3: Ensuring Your iPad’s Security
Chapter 4: Outfitting Your iPad for Travel

Part II: Gearing Up for Productivity
Chapter 5: Engaging Apple iWork: Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
Chapter 6: Opting for Microsoft Office 365: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Chapter 7: Looking to Google Apps: Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Chapter 8: Getting Productive with Alternative Writing Tools
Chapter 9: Taking Notes
Chapter 10: Tackling Tasks and To-Dos
Chapter 11: Outlining and Brainstorming

Part III: Collaborating and Communicating
Chapter 12: Wrangling Email, Contacts, and Calendars
Chapter 13: Messaging and Conferencing

Part IV: Accessing Online Resources
Chapter 14: Remotely Accessing Your Computer
Chapter 15: Exploring Web Browsers

Part V: Structuring and Sharing Documents
Chapter 16: Exploiting Cloud Storage
Chapter 17: Syncing and Sharing Files
Chapter 18: Working with PDFs and ePubs
Chapter 19: Giving Presentations
Chapter 20: Dealing with Graphics and Drawings

Part VI: The Part of Tens
Chapter 21: Ten Useful Utilities
Chapter 22: Specialty Apps for Ten Industries