- Essential reading for anyone who has a laptop or is thinking of buying one
- Covers everything from choosing the right laptop to troubleshooting problems
- Learn how to synchronise & secure your data Laptops have fallen dramatically in price & their
Specification & computing power now equals or exceeds many desktop machines. Laptops also have the added advantage of being able to be used in any convenient place & then stored away. You may use your laptop as your main computer or just as an additional work station. You may want to use your laptop on the move at home or in the office or perhaps any combination of these. Whatever your specific needs are this book will help you to choose the right machine get it set up & operating effectively & achieve the most in terms of use & productivity. Amongst the many topics covered are
- Understanding laptop PC specifications
- Getting the new computer set up properly
- Getting the operating system & other software fully up-to-date
- Connecting your laptop to a wired or Wi-Fi network
- Using USB (Universal Serial Bus) & other ports to expand your laptops capabilities
- Using a laptop keyboard & touch pad
- Optimising battery life & keeping the battery in good condition This book applies to both Windowsreg XP & Vista machines. Table of Contents Laptop basics selection Setting up your laptop Customising & updating Transfering settings Troubleshooting Expansion Synchronising Security Networking