Title: Laptops for dummies
Description: Get a move on! Learn to roam free with this guide to choosing and using a laptop    Laptops come with everything you need to get going -- everything, that is, except a guide to buying and using one. This book covers portable computers from laptop to lap-bottom, with useful advice on picking one, setting it up, managing power and peripherals, going online, and hitting the road.     Which one fits your lap? -- learn what to look for, what to ignore, and how to find the laptop you'll love  Get acquainted -- tour your laptop and locate its buttons, disk slots, security features, and keyboard peculiarities   Windows, laptop model -- test-drive Windows® on your laptop and know where to find programs, files, and network access  Feel the power -- discover how to monitor your laptop's power and prolong battery life  You've got connections -- introduce your laptop to a network and connect to the Internet wherever you find it  Make friends with your OS -- find out how to use the latest features in Windows® 7 and other laptop-friendly operating systems and keep your laptop happy  Bells and whistles, anyone? -- add a portable printer, PC Card, or USB gizmo to make your laptop more versatile  Prepare for takeoff -- protect your laptop and your data when you travel    Open the book and find:    Translations of laptop buzzwords   Regular maintenance and troubleshooting tips   Steps for safely unpacking your laptop  Advice on maximizing power, memory, and hard drive space  Tips for strong passwords you can actually remember   What the differences are between netbooks and laptops    How to make phone calls and video-chat from your laptop  Descriptions of ten cool laptop accessories    Learn to:    Make the most of the latest laptop features and capabilities  Synchronize your laptop with your desktop and cellphone  Set up security for mobility and social networking  Beef up your laptop's memory and hard drive capacity  The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
Subjects: Computer Technology, Laptop computers, Nonfiction