TouchPad For Dummies^®

by Bill Loguidice

Get the most out of HP's eagerly anticipated webOS tablet device! HP's revolutionary new portable device--the TouchPad--boasts features that put it in a class of its own. Veteran For Dummies author Andy Rathbone brings his talent for taking complex material and presenting it in a way that makes it easy to understand as he helps you become familiar and savvy with this exciting new device. Packed with insider information, this straightforward and entertaining guide shows you how to set up your TouchPad, use the multitouch screen, and get comfortable with the new webOS.

You'll discover how to browse the Internet; e-mail contacts; download apps, music, movies, photos, and e-books; troubleshoot; and become part of the social networking world. Plus, timesaving tips and tricks put you well on your way to getting the most out of your TouchPad.

Covers the basics of the TouchPad including downloading apps, using it as an e-reader, copying files, e-mailing, browsing the web, and more Draws from the author's insider information to offer invaluable tips on troubleshooting, handling security, and getting the most out of your device Discusses how to get used to the multitouch screen mindset; using the new webOS; social networking; downloading apps, books, and magazines; and importing music, movies, and photos You'll get in touch with your TouchPad ASAP with this handy guide!

320 pages, Paperback

First published November 29, 2011

About the author

Bill Loguidice is a critically acclaimed technology author and journalist. He is the co-founder and Managing Director for the online publications, Armchair Arcade and fullSTEAMahead365, and co-founder of creative services firm, Armchair Creative Services. He excels in the modern remote work environment, thriving in collaborations with today’s cross-functional, culturally diverse worldwide teams to get the job done right.

Bill has written for major publications like How-To Geek, IGN, Physician’s Weekly, Screen Rant, Lifewire, TechRadar, PC Gamer, and Ars Technica, and was an Editorial Board Member for the lifetime of The Computer Games Journal. He was also the Director of Strategy and Content for AtGames Digital Media, a leader in interactive videogame and computer entertainment experiences.

Bill is the author of the following major books: Fortnite For Dummies (2019, Wiley), Atari Flashback: The Essential Companion (2017, Prima Games), My Xbox One (2014, Que Publishing), Vintage Game Consoles: An Inside Look at Apple, Atari, Commodore, Nintendo, and the Greatest Gaming Platforms of All Time (2014, Focal Press/Taylor & Francis Group), CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy’s Underdog Computer (2013, CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group), My PlayStation Vita (2012, Que Publishing), My Xbox: Xbox 360, Kinect, and Xbox LIVE (2012, Que Publishing), Motorola ATRIX For Dummies (2011, Wiley), Wii Fitness For Dummies (2010, Wiley; making use of his AFTA personal training certification), and Vintage Games: An Insider Look at the History of Grand Theft Auto, Super Mario and the Most Influential Games of All Time (2009, Focal Press; which received an Italian translation).

Bill was also a writer and producer on the 2015 LUX Digital Pictures feature film documentary on the history of videogames entitled, Gameplay: The Story of the Videogame Revolution, distributed by Gravitas Ventures and PBS.

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