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Laptops for dummies / Dan Gookin.

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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.

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ISBN: 9781119041801 (alk. paper)
ISBN: 1119041805 (alk. paper)
Physical Description: xiii, 319 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition: Sixth edition.
Publisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2016]
Copyright: ©2016

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Table of Contents

Introduction

(4)

About This Book

(1)

And Just Who Are You?

(1)

Icons Used in This Book

(1)

Where to Go from Here

(2)

Part I: This Laptop Thing

(26)

Chapter 1 The Portable Computing Quest

(14)

The History of Portable Computing

(10)

The Xerox Dynabook

(1)

The Osborne

(1)

The loveable luggables

(3)

The Model 100

(1)

The lunch buckets

(1)

Dawn of the PC laptop

(1)

The search for light

(2)

Modern Laptops

(4)

The notebook

(1)

The subnotebook

(1)

The tablet PC

(2)

Chapter 2 A Laptop of Your Own

(10)

Do You Need a Laptop?

(2)

Why you need a laptop

(1)

Why you don't need a laptop

(1)

Laptop Shopping

(2)

Things to ignore when buying a laptop

(1)

Things to heed when buying a laptop

(1)

Software for Your Laptop

(1)

The operating system

(1)

Other software

(1)

Laptop Hardware Buying Decisions

(3)

Important laptop hardware guts

(2)

Communications options

(1)

The green laptop

(1)

Service, Support, and Warranty

(1)

The Final Step: Buying Your Laptop

(1)

Part II: Say Hello to Your Laptop

(78)

Chapter 3 From Laptop Box to Lap

(10)

Laptop Box 101

(3)

Removing the laptop from the box

(2)

"How long should I keep the box?"

(1)

Sending in the warranty

(1)

Set Up Your Laptop

(3)

Finding a place for the laptop

(1)

Charging the battery

(1)

"Should I plug the laptop into a UPS?"

(1)

Bye-Bye, Old Laptop

(1)

Deciding when to retire an old laptop

(1)

Disposing of the old laptop

(1)

What to Do Next

(3)

Chapter 4 To Turn On a Laptop

(12)

Turn On Your Laptop

(4)

Step 1: Open the lid

(1)

Step 2: Adjust the lid for optimal viewing

(1)

Step 3: Locate the power button

(1)

Step 4: Punch the power button

(1)

It's Windows!

(3)

Running Windows for the first time

(1)

Activating Windows

(1)

Signing in to Windows

(1)

What's Next?

(5)

Migrating your files

(2)

Reinstalling your favorite software

(1)

Adding other accounts

(2)

Chapter 5 To Turn Off a Laptop

(12)

End Your Laptop Day

(8)

Keeping the laptop on all the time

(1)

Finding the shutdown options

(2)

Shutting down your laptop

(1)

Restarting Windows

(1)

Putting Mr. Laptop to sleep

(1)

Hibernating the laptop

(1)

Locking Windows

(1)

Signing out of Windows

(1)

Switching to another user

(1)

Shutting down when the laptop doesn't want to

(1)

Shutdown Options and Configuration

(4)

Setting the power button's function

(2)

Determining what happens when you shut the lid

(1)

Activating hibernation

(2)

Chapter 6 Traditional Laptop Tour

(12)

Around Your Laptop

(3)

Finding the optical drive

(1)

Locating removable storage slots

(1)

Attaching the laptop to something sturdy

(1)

Keeping the air circulating

(1)

Discovering the webcam

(1)

Those Pluggable-Innable Holes

(1)

Look at the Pretty Lights!

(2)

This Isn't Your Daddy's Keyboard

(3)

Exploring the keyboard layout

(2)

Finding the secret numeric keypad

(1)

Having fun with the Fn key

(1)

Tolerating weird and specific keys

(1)

This Isn't Your Momma's Mouse

(3)

Using a touchpad

(1)

Working the Lenovo TrackPoint mouse

(1)

Obtaining a real mouse

(1)

Chapter 7 The Tablet PC Tour

(14)

Tablet PC Types

(1)

The Tablet PC Tour

(1)

The Pen Is Mightier than the Mouse

(3)

Introducing the digital pen

(1)

Finding the pen

(1)

Using the pen as a mouse

(1)

Touchscreen Text Typing

(5)

Summoning the touch keyboard

(1)

Exploring the touch keyboard varieties

(3)

Typing control-key combinations

(1)

Scribbling text on the screen

(1)

Windows Does the Tablet PC

(2)

Special Tablet PC Software

(1)

Chapter 8 Your Laptop and Windows

(16)

The Big Windows Picture

(7)

Viewing the desktop

(1)

Exploring the Start button menu

(2)

Working on the taskbar

(1)

Visiting with the Action Center

(1)

Using the supersecret shortcut menu

(1)

Shouting at Cortana

100

(1)

Windows and Your Stuff

100

(4)

Exploring your laptop's storage

100

(2)

Accessing your user profile folder

102

(1)

Finding programs

103

(1)

Settings and Options

104

(7)

Opening the Settings app

104

(1)

Visiting the Control Panel

104

(2)

Using the Quick Settings

106

(1)

Accessing the Windows Mobility Center

107

(2)

Part III: Out and About with Mr. Laptop

109

(94)

Chapter 9 You and Your Laptop

111

(18)

User Accounts

111

(6)

Accessing your user account info

112

(1)

Eschewing an online account

113

(1)

Setting an account PIN

113

(1)

Changing your user account picture

114

(3)

Adding online accounts

117

(1)

The Perfect Display

117

(4)

Setting the display resolution

117

(1)

Changing the desktop wallpaper

118

(1)

Adding a screen saver

118

(1)

Setting the display orientation

119

(1)

Adjusting screen brightness

120

(1)

Removable Storage

121

(4)

Adding storage

121

(1)

Using the AutoPlay notification

122

(1)

Controlling AutoPlay settings

123

(1)

Removing media and storage devices

124

(1)

The Software Side

125

(4)

Adding new software

125

(1)

Installing from an optical disc

126

(1)

Installing from the Internet

126

(1)

Removing software

127

(2)

Chapter 10 Portable Power

129

(12)

The Battery Will Get a Charge Out of This!

129

(5)

Using the battery (or not)

130

(1)

Locating the laptop's battery

130

(2)

Monitoring the battery

132

(1)

Charging the battery

133

(1)

Using a second battery

133

(1)

Replacing the battery

134

(1)

When the Power Gets Low

134

(7)

Setting low-battery warnings

134

(3)

Using the Battery Saver

137

(1)

Creating a power management plan

138

(3)

Chapter 11 The Printing Chapter

141

(12)

The Great Printer Hunt

141

(5)

Finding printers in Windows

141

(2)

Connecting a printer directly to your laptop

143

(1)

Adding a network or wireless printer

144

(2)

"What is the default Printer?"

146

(1)

Something Needs Printing

146

(5)

Printing a document

147

(1)

Stopping a printer run amok

148

(1)

Printing when you don't have a printer

149

(1)

Printing a PDF document

150

(1)

A Portable Printer for Your Laptop

151

(2)

Chapter 12 Expanding Your Laptop's Universe

153

(12)

USB Expansion Options

153

(5)

Understanding the USB thing

153

(2)

Attaching and removing a USB gizmo

155

(1)

Dealing with USB-powered devices

156

(1)

Using a USB hub

156

(1)

Perusing potential USB goodies

157

(1)

That Bluetooth Thing

158

(3)

Checking for Bluetooth

158

(2)

Pairing with a Bluetooth gizmo

160

(1)

The Laptop Becomes a Desktop

161

(4)

Using a full-size keyboard and mouse

161

(1)

Adding a monitor

162

(1)

Running the laptop with its lid closed

163

(2)

Chapter 13 O the Places You'll Go

165

(12)

In the Bag

165

(3)

Features to look for

166

(1)

Things to pack in your laptop bag

167

(1)

Things to do before you leave

168

(1)

Flying with Mr. Laptop

168

(4)

Is your laptop case one carry-on bag or half a carry-on bag?

168

(1)

Laptop inspection

169

(1)

4,11 aboard'

169

(1)

Airplane mode

170

(1)

Air power

170

(1)

In-flight Wi-Fi

171

(1)

Café Computing

172

(2)

Find a good seat

172

(1)

Other tips 'n' stuff

173

(1)

In a Hotel Room

174

(1)

Mind the Laptop's Temperature

174

(3)

Chapter 14 Presentation Information

177

(10)

The Show Must Go On

177

(5)

Giving the dog-and-pony show

177

(2)

Setting up your presentation

179

(1)

Disabling notifications during the show

180

(1)

Printing out a slide show

181

(1)

To Create a Better Slide Show

182

(5)

Starting your presentation

182

(1)

Driving home your point

183

(1)

Building a better presentation

183

(1)

Keeping your audience awake

184

(1)

Selling a presentation

185

(2)

Chapter 15 A Laptop at Play

187

(16)

The Laptop Media Player

187

(4)

Exploring Windows Media Player

187

(2)

Running the Photos app

189

(1)

Using the Groove Music app

190

(1)

Expand the Laptop's Media Universe

191

(5)

Ripping music from a CD

191

(2)

Uploading pictures and videos from a phone or camera

193

(2)

Taking a picture

195

(1)

Media Sharing

196

(4)

Copying media to your OneDrive

196

(1)

Adding media from your OneDrive

197

(1)

Connecting to a network media player

198

(1)

Sharing your laptop's media

199

(1)

Laptop Phone Calls

200

(2)

eBooks on Your Laptop

202

(1)

Part IV: Laptop Networking

203

(34)

Chapter 16 The Networking Thing

205

(10)

The Big Networking Picture

205

(3)

Make the Network Connection

208

(5)

Connecting the laptop to a wired network

208

(1)

Accessing a Wi-Fi network

209

(1)

Connecting to a hidden Wi-Fi network

210

(2)

Tethering to a smartphone

212

(1)

Break the Network Connection

213

(2)

Disconnecting from a wired network

213

(1)

Releasing the Wi-Fi connection

213

(2)

Chapter 17 Network Life in Laptop Land

215

(12)

Network Configuration

215

(6)

Locating network central

215

(1)

Setting the network type

216

(2)

Activating the Wi-Fi radio

218

(1)

Disabling Wi-Fi sharing

218

(1)

Forgetting a Wi-Fi connection

219

(1)

Getting the laptop's MAC address

220

(1)

Your Laptop, Windows, and the Network

221

(6)

Setting your laptop's network name

221

(1)

Exploring the network

222

(2)

Playing with a Homegroup

224

(1)

Sharing a folder

224

(3)

Chapter 18 Your Files from Afar

227

(10)

Files from Here to There

227

(2)

Walking files between computers

227

(1)

Using octopus net to connect computers

228

(1)

Quickly transferring files over Ethernet

229

(1)

Using the Windows Sync Center

229

(1)

Cloud Storage Synchronization

229

(10)

Understanding cloud storage

230

(1)

Exploring cloud storage options

231

(1)

Synchronizing cloud storage files

232

(2)

Sharing a file from cloud storage

234

(3)

Part V: Security and Maintenance

237

(48)

Chapter 19 Internet Safety

239

(16)

Security Central

239

(3)

Viewing the Action Center

240

(2)

Checking security settings

242

(1)

Keep Windows Up-to-Date

242

(6)

Checking the update status

243

(1)

Disabling multiple update sources

243

(1)

Windows Defender

244

(1)

Setting up Windows Defender

244

(1)

Using Windows Defender

245

(1)

Scanning your laptop for malware

246

(1)

Dealing with a quarantined file

247

(1)

Behind the Firewall

248

(2)

Finding the firewall

248

(1)

Dealing with a firewall warning

249

(1)

Safe and Private Browsing

250

(2)

Browsing in secret

250

(1)

Deleting your web browsing history

251

(1)

Location Information

252

(1)

General Security Settings

253

(2)

Chapter 20 A More Secure Laptop

255

(14)

The Hot Laptop

255

(1)

Before Your Laptop Is Stolen

256

(3)

Marking your laptop

257

(1)

Registering the laptop and its software

257

(1)

Paying attention to your environment

257

(1)

Attaching the old ball-and-chain

258

(1)

Protect Your Data with a Strong Password

259

(1)

Back Up Your Data

260

(8)

Preparing for backup

261

(1)

Configuring File History

261

(2)

Checking the backup schedule

263

(1)

Restoring an older version

264

(2)

Restoring more than a single file

266

(2)

The Laptop Reset

268

(1)

Chapter 21 Laptop Troubleshooting

269

(10)

The Universal Quick-Fix

269

(2)

Restarting the laptop

270

(1)

Signing out of Windows

270

(1)

The Windows Troubleshooter

271

(1)

Restore the System

272

(4)

Resetting Windows

272

(1)

Doing a system restore

273

(2)

Giving up on Windows 10

275

(1)

Common Problems and Solutions

276

(3)

"The keyboard is wacky!"

276

(1)

Touch pad touchiness

276

(1)

"My laptop won't wake up"

277

(1)

Power management woes

277

(1)

"The battery won't charge"

277

(2)

Chapter 22 Laptop Maintenance and Upgrading

279

(6)

New Laptop Hardware

279

(1)

How 'bout Some New Software?

280

(1)

Upgrading your software

280

(1)

Upgrading to a new version of Windows

281

(1)

Laptop Maintenance

281

(6)

Maintaining the storage system

282

(1)

Keeping it clean

282

(1)

Grooming the keyboard

283

(1)

Cleansing the screen

283

(2)

Part VI: The Part of Tens

285

(18)

Chapter 23 Ten Battery Tips and Tricks

287

(6)

Don't Drop the Battery, Get It Wet, Short It, Play Keep-Away with It, Open It, Burn It, or Throw It Away

287

(1)

Reduce the Screen's Brightness

288

(1)

Power Down the Hard Drive

288

(1)

Add RAM to Prevent Virtual Memory Disk Swapping

289

(1)

Keep RAM Empty

290

(1)

Guard the Battery's Terminals

290

(1)

Avoid Extreme Temperatures

291

(1)

Store the Battery If You Don't Plan to Use It

291

(1)

Understand That Batteries Drain Over Time!

292

(1)

Deal with the Low-Battery Warning

292

(1)

Chapter 24 Ten Handy Laptop Accessories

293

(6)

Laptop Bag or Travel Case

293

(1)

Spare Battery

293

(1)

Webcam

294

(1)

Cooling Pad

294

(1)

Minivac

295

(1)

USB Lamp

295

(1)

Full-Size Keyboard and External Mouse

296

(1)

Privacy Screen Filter

296

(1)

ID Card or Return Service Sticker

297

(1)

Theft-Prevention System

297

(2)

Chapter 25 Ten Things to Throw in Your Laptop Bag

299

(4)

Power Cord and Brick

299

(1)

Spare Battery

300

(1)

Mouse or Digital Pen

300

(1)

Screen Wipes and Cleaner

300

(1)

Laptop Lock

301

(1)

Removable Media

301

(1)

Headphones

301

(1)

Office Supplies

302

(1)

Cables, Cables, Cables

302

(1)

Not the End of the List

302

(1)

Index

303

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