{"product_id":"laptops-for-dummies-isbn-9781119740278","title":"Laptops For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe latest on getting the most from laptops and tablets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot that long ago, laptops were seen as luxuries. Now they're practically an essential for many people, and—as faster computing power and super-sharp displays make many of them the equal of a desktop—the new wave of lightweight laptops is increasingly replacing the home PC with its bulky tower and multiple cords. Plus, you can use your laptop when chilling on the couch or venturing out for a quick coffee!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this fully updated edition of \u003ci\u003eLaptops For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling tech writer Dan Gookin takes a friendly walk through everything you need to know, from the basics (if you're new to laptops) all the way up to the latest hardware and tech updates—including the recent release of Windows 10. Along the way you'll learn how to synchronize your laptop with other machines, coordinate email pickup across devices, and beef up your security. You'll also learn how to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the right laptop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck out tablet options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshoot problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain and upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're choosing a new laptop or want to maximize what you're getting from the one you have, Laptops For Dummies has you covered, wherever you want to work—or play!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: This Laptop Thing 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Portable Computing Quest 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: A Laptop of Your Own 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Say Hello to Your Laptop 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: From Laptop Box to Lap 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: To Turn On a Laptop 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: To Turn Off a Laptop 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Traditional Laptop Tour 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: The Tablet PC Tour 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Your Laptop and Windows 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Out and About with Mr. Laptop 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: You and Your Laptop 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Portable Power 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: The Printing Chapter 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Expanding Your Laptop’s Universe 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: O the Places You’ll Go 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Presentation Information 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: A Laptop at Play 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Laptop Networking 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: The Networking Thing 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Network Life in Laptop Land 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Your Files from Afar 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Security and Maintenance 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Internet Safety 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: A More Secure Laptop 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Laptop Troubleshooting 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Laptop Maintenance and Upgrading 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Battery Tips and Tricks 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Handy Laptop Accessories 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Things to Throw in Your Laptop Bag 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 297\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan Gookin\u003c\/b\u003e combined his love of writing with his gizmo fetish nearly 30 years ago, and has written more than 170 books explaining technology in a fun, non-threatening way. In 1991 he penned \u003ci\u003eDOS For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e launching the entire \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e franchise. Dan's books have 12 million copies in print and have been translated into more than 30 languages.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd Windows 10 security and privacy features\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSqueeze more life from your laptop's battery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover must-have laptop accessories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDear laptop — how can I live without you?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaptop computers are just about as essential as a toothbrush these days. They keep us connected, let us work outside the office, entertain us, and do it all from just about anywhere we happen to be. 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