Laptops For Dummies

by Dan Gookin

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.

Genres: Technology, Computers

448 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 13, 2004

Reviews

[David Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book I read to research this post was Laptops For Dummies by Dan Gookin which is a very good book which I bought from a car boot sale. This book tells you all about the history of laptops and has quite a lot of general information about them. One thing I particularly liked was their is a section on free utility software. I think everyone knows about avast & AVG antivirus & spybot antispyware but what about hijack this which is anti hijacking software which prevents someone taking over your computer and making a certain website your start page. It also has quite about features like hibernation and how to set them up on your laptop not to mention getting on the internet and wireless networking. The first computer which could be called a portable in the sense that it could be transported although it only ran on the mains was the Osbourne 1 in 1983 and sold around 10,000 units a month. It had a small monochrome monitor and would just about fit under an airline seat. The first IBM compatible portable was the Compaq which was slightly more portable although you needed to be very strong to carry it far. The first proper portable computer was the Radio Shack 100 which was a reasonable size but still only had a small monochrome monitor. These computers sold well and proved there was a potential market for laptops.

[Ann Otto · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this book at the library and the best recommendation that I can give is that halfway through I decided I had to buy it. I learned so much about the functions of my laptop- shortcuts, how to find places I didn't know existed, etc. This is for those who like me use a laptop a lot, but aren't techies and would rather not try to wade through a technical manual. It's generic enough to apply to most if not all recent laptops and tablets.

[LAPTOP CŨ TẠI LAPTOP MỸ · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Dee Roll · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks I needed this!!!!

[Parveen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Laptops are easily portable and have become an essential role in business dealing. But Laptops are expensive as compared to PC. When you buy for your Business in bulk quantity. As a result the cost of investment increases. On the other side, the Rental laptop is cost-effective.
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[Brian · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some good info in here....a lot of stuff I didn't need. But that was what I was expecting. I didn't really care for the weird sense of humor....I guess I just wanted what I needed and not to be 'entertained.'

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good info, but would be better to dispense with all the irrelevant, semi-humorous stories about "how computers used to function."