Laptops For Dummies, 6th Edition

The fast and easy way to get up and running with a laptop

Are you new to the world of laptops? You’ve come to the right place! Laptops For Dummies covers the many topics and issues unique to laptops, including synchronizing with the desktop, coordinating email pick-up between two machines, remotely accessing the desktop, networking, power management, storage, security, and more. This new edition also provides updates to cover the latest technology, current processors, and steps to update memory and hard drive capacities.

In business—while they spend most of their time in a desktop docking station—laptops are absolutely essential for providing mobility to professionals. In the home, they’ve begun to replace desktop PCs, as they now offer larger displays, longer battery power, and speeds equal to desktop computers. Plus, you can do just about everything with a laptop that you can do with a traditional desktop, minus the big, bulky machine and multiple cords. If you’re just making the switch over to a laptop, this hands-on, easy-to-follow guide makes the transition easy!

• Covers the latest hardware and technology updates you need to get up and running with your laptop
• Includes updates on the new Windows 9 operating system, wireless networking, smartphone tethering, and using productivity applications on laptops
• Walks you through everything you need to deal with add-ons, networking procedures, and connectivity and communication
• Presents complex material in a way that makes it simple and accessible

Whether you’ve never logged onto a laptop or are just looking to stay up-to-date with the latest information on operating systems and software, Laptops For Dummies has you covered.

Table of Contents

Part I This Laptop Thing
Chapter 1 The Portable Computing Quest
Chapter 2 A Laptop of Your Own

Part II Say Hello to Your Laptop
Chapter 3 From Laptop Box to Lap
Chapter 4 To Turn On a Laptop
Chapter 5 To Turn Off a Laptop
Chapter 6 Traditional Laptop Tour
Chapter 7 The Tablet PC Tour
Chapter 8 Your Laptop and Windows

Part III Out and About with Mr. Laptop
Chapter 9 You and Your Laptop
Chapter 10 Portable Power
Chapter 11 The Printing Chapter
Chapter 12 Expanding Your Laptop’s Universe
Chapter 13 O the Places You’ll Go
Chapter 14 Presentation Information
Chapter 15 A Laptop at Play

Part IV Laptop Networking
Chapter 16 The Networking Thing
Chapter 17 Network Life in Laptop Land
Chapter 18 Your Files from Afar

Part V Security and Maintenance
Chapter 19 Internet Safety
Chapter 20 A More Secure Laptop
Chapter 21 Laptop Troubleshooting
Chapter 22 Laptop Maintenance and Upgrading

Part VI The Part of Tens