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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
And Just Who Are You?
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part 1: This Laptop Thing
Chapter 1: The Portable Computing Quest
The History of Portable Computing
Modern Laptops
Chapter 2: A Laptop of Your Own
Do You Need a Laptop?
Laptop Shopping
Software for Your Laptop
Laptop Hardware Buying Decisions
Service, Support, and Warranty
The Final Step: Buying Your Laptop
Part 2: Say Hello to Your Laptop
Chapter 3: From Laptop Box to Lap
Laptop Box 101
Set Up Your Laptop
Bye-Bye, Old Laptop
What to Do Next
Chapter 4: To Turn On a Laptop
Turn On Your Laptop
It’s Windows!
What’s Next?
Chapter 5: To Turn Off a Laptop
End Your Laptop Day
Shutdown Options and Configuration
Chapter 6: Traditional Laptop Tour
Around Your Laptop
The Pluggable-Innable Holes
Look at the Pretty Lights!
This Isn't Your Daddy's Keyboard
This Isn't Your Momma's Mouse
Chapter 7: The Tablet PC Tour
Tablet PC Types
The Tablet PC Tour
The Pen Is Mightier than the Mouse
Touchscreen Text Typing
Windows Does the Tablet PC
Special Tablet PC Software
Chapter 8: Your Laptop and Windows
The Big Windows Picture
Windows and Your Stuff
Settings and Options
Part 3: Out and About with Mr. Laptop
Chapter 9: You and Your Laptop
User Accounts
The Perfect Display
Removable Storage
The Software Side
Chapter 10: Portable Power
The Battery Will Get a Charge Out of This!
When the Power Gets Low
Chapter 11: The Printing Chapter
The Great Printer Hunt
Something Needs Printing
A Portable Printer for Your Laptop
Chapter 12: Expanding Your Laptop's Universe
USB Expansion Options
The Bluetooth Thing
The Laptop Becomes a Desktop
Chapter 13: O the Places You’ll Go
In the Bag
Flying with Mr. Laptop
Café Computing
In a Hotel Room
Mind the Laptop's Temperature
Chapter 14: Presentation Information
The Show Must Go On
To Create a Better Slide Show
Chapter 15: A Laptop at Play
The Laptop Media Player
Expand the Laptop’s Media Universe
Media Sharing
Laptop Phone Calls
eBooks on Your Laptop
Part 4: Laptop Networking
Chapter 16: The Networking Thing
The Big Networking Picture
Make the Network Connection
Break the Network Connection
Chapter 17: Network Life in Laptop Land
Network Configuration
Your Laptop, Windows, and the Network
Chapter 18: Your Files from Afar
Files from Here to There
Cloud Storage Synchronization
Part 5: Security and Maintenance
Chapter 19: Internet Safety
Security Central
Keep Windows Up-to-Date
The Malware Scourge
Behind the Firewall
Safe and Private Browsing
Location Information
General Security Settings
Chapter 20: A More Secure Laptop
The Hot Laptop
Before Your Laptop Is Stolen
Protect Your Data with a Strong Password
Back Up Your Data
The Laptop Reset
Chapter 21: Laptop Troubleshooting
The Universal Quick-Fix
The Windows Troubleshooter
Restore the System
Common Problems and Solutions
Chapter 22: Laptop Maintenance and Upgrading
New Laptop Hardware
How ’bout Some New Software?
Laptop Maintenance
Part 6: The Part of Tens
Chapter 23: Ten Battery Tips and Tricks
Don't Drop the Battery, Get It Wet, Short It, Play Keep-Away with It, Open It, Burn It, or Throw It Away
Reduce the Screen’s Brightness
Power Down the Hard Drive
Add RAM to Prevent Virtual Memory Disk Swapping
Keep Memory Empty
Guard the Battery's Terminals
Avoid Extreme Temperatures
Store the Battery if You Don't Plan to Use It
Understand That Batteries Drain Over Time!
Deal with the Low-Battery Warning
Chapter 24: Ten Handy Laptop Accessories
Laptop Bag or Travel Case
Spare Battery
External Storage
Cooling Pad
Minivac
USB Lamp
Full-Size Keyboard and External Mouse
Privacy Screen Filter
ID Card or Return Service Sticker
Theft-Prevention System
Chapter 25: Ten Things to Throw in Your Laptop Bag
Power Cord and Brick
Spare Battery
Mouse or Digital Pen
Screen Wipes and Cleaner
Laptop Lock
Removable Media
Headphones
Office Supplies
Cables, Cables, Cables
Not the End of the List
Index
About the Author
Advertisement Page
Connect with Dummies
End User License Agreement
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