- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 3rd Edition edition (19 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0470277599
- ISBN-13: 978-0470277591
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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- #29 in Books > Computers & Internet > Hardware
- #61 in Books > Computers & Internet > New to Computing > Guidebook Series > Dummies
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"A great boon for the laptop buyer." (Good Book Guide, January 2007)
“Using plenty of insight laced with humour, Gookin explains the benefits of laptops and shows how to solve problems" (Good Book Guide, May 2007)
"A great boon for the laptop buyer." (Good Book Guide, January 2007)
“Using plenty of insight laced with humour, Gookin explains the benefits of laptops and shows how to solve problems." (Good Book Guide, May 2007)
"…plenty of insight laced with humour…shows how to solve problems and generally have a lot of fun." (Good Book Guide, September 2007) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Laptops For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to use your laptop to its fullest potential, from how to purchase a laptop and what to do when you first open the box to how to keep your laptop safe and running smoothly.
You will discover how to choose and purchase the right laptop for you, how to set up and maintain your laptop, customize user accounts, adding your laptop to networks, printing, and connecting to the Internet. In this updated and revised edition, find information about synchronizing with the desktop, coordinating email pickup between two machines, remote access to the desktop, networking, power management, storage, and especially laptop security. You’ll find out how to:
- Navigate all your laptop’s components
- Use keyboard shortcuts and a mouse
- Organize and manage files and accounts
- Print files and add your laptop to a network
- Properly equip your laptop carrying case with tools and resources
- Manage the power supply
- Add software tools to synchronize and update files between a laptop, a PDA, and a desktop or office server
In addition to the basics, find lists of ten battery tips and tricks, ten handy laptop accessories, and ten things you should keep in your laptop carrying case in Laptops for Dummies, 3rd Edition, a convenient and handy guide!
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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I would imagine that there are equally informative books that don't confuse the readers' computer illiteracy with his or her being generally thick, as this book seems to. However, there is a wealth of knowledge, tips and fixes that are very useful - but I find I have to grit my teeth to open the pages. You may want to see some reviews on similar books before opting for this one. The only reason I gave it three stars is because of the tips - I'd been struggling to set up a wireless network at home and cracked it in a few minutes with the help of this book. I hate to admit it - but it is helpful.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Highly recommended. I know a lot of people don't like the folksy style of the Dummies books but they are undoubtedly friendly and unintimidating. This one contains an interesting history of the laptop and many of its suggestions are tip top. It forced me to sit down and look at my laptop properly for the first time, really overhaul the junk that I had on it, sort out its battery life and give it some extra memory. Fantastic! Like having a new machine.
26 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you think this book is for dummies then think again!
I got this book out my local library and i thought i would know most of the information in the book but when i got it home and sat down to read it i was wrong because even though i own a laptop of my own which i work on all day i learnt a whole varaity of new things and it was a really good book to read with the odd jock in it or two.
I got this book out my local library and i thought i would know most of the information in the book but when i got it home and sat down to read it i was wrong because even though i own a laptop of my own which i work on all day i learnt a whole varaity of new things and it was a really good book to read with the odd jock in it or two.
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help!!
this has helped me loads since getting first laptop. I can study it at my leisure and it explains all teckno jargon
Published 27 days ago by alphahobbit
Very helpfull...
It is help me to understand my laptop. It is give me good background to increase my knowlege about laptops.
Published 3 months ago by luna69
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bought the book for my wife who wants to learn how to use a laptop and the internet. she found the book difficult to understand as a pure beginner and now doesnt use it. Read more
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This is in my opinion, a good book for the absolute beginner, though some of the explanations in the book seem a little bit patronising, but then it says it all on the cover, 'For... Read more
Published 12 months ago by elliemax
A Bit Dissapointed
Delivery was very prompt from Wotnix? or Price Cut Books, but the although the book was described as being new I received the 2005 issue and not the latest 2008. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Alan P
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Good book was a Christmas present for a family member who really likes it, it arrived in perfect time for Christmas.
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by R. P. Reed
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Book bought for sister but i have vista for dummies and the books are so easy to understand , in plain english and once again cheaper on amazon than anywhere else .
Published on 31 Aug 2009 by Ms. C. A. Haggerty
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i found this book very helpful , the books layout is easy to use and you can find the subject you want in the relevant sections
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by G. Purser
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The computer manual was of the highest quality as is expected from the dummies series. The condition of the manual on receipt was excellent. Read more
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