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Laptops For Dummies
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The latest edition of the bestselling guide to getting started with a laptop

No one knows computers like veteran author Dan Gookin. With this new edition of his bestseller, he shares his wealth of knowledge and once again finesses even the most complex of topics and presents it in such a way that makes it simple, entertaining, and easy to understand.

You'll explore the latest hardware and technology updates and delve into the most updated information on Windows 7. You'll review the many issues that are unique to laptops, including synchronizing with the desktop, coordinating e-mail between two machines, working on the road, and more.

  • Beloved and popular author Dan Gookin returns with a new edition that makes understanding laptops simpler than you ever thought possible
  • Shares the latest information concerning laptops: new technology, current processors available, and steps to update memory and hard drive capabilities
  • Includes coverage of connectivity between a laptop and desktop, interfaces between laptops, add-ons, networking procedures, and more
  • Reviews the perks of newer laptops, including larger displays, longer battery power, and speeds equal to desktops to name a few
  • Examines the benefits of mobility for students, employees, and anyone who needs to work on the go

This fun and friendly guide will get you up and running with your laptop in no time!

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You'll explore the latest hardware and technology updates and delve into the most updated information on Windows 7. You'll review the many issues that are unique to laptops, including synchronizing with the desktop, coordinating e-mail between two machines, working on the road, and more.

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  • Shares the latest information concerning laptops: new technology, current processors available, and steps to update memory and hard drive capabilities
  • Includes coverage of connectivity between a laptop and desktop, interfaces between laptops, add-ons, networking procedures, and more
  • Reviews the perks of newer laptops, including larger displays, longer battery power, and speeds equal to desktops to name a few
  • Examines the benefits of mobility for students, employees, and anyone who needs to work on the go

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You'll explore the latest hardware and technology updates and delve into the most updated information on Windows 7. You'll review the many issues that are unique to laptops, including synchronizing with the desktop, coordinating e-mail between two machines, working on the road, and more.

  • Beloved and popular author Dan Gookin returns with a new edition that makes understanding laptops simpler than you ever thought possible
  • Shares the latest information concerning laptops: new technology, current processors available, and steps to update memory and hard drive capabilities
  • Includes coverage of connectivity between...
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