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Released in 2008


Haynes Laptop Manual


Gary Marshall (Haynes Publishing)

Publication: Out Now

RRP: £17.99
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 978 1 84425 439 2


The days when laptops were too fragile for the kids, too slow for anything serious and too small for prolonged use are long gone, and in The Laptop Manual you'll discover how to choose and use the perfect laptop. It investigates the best ways to get movies on the move, how to keep your kit safe from thieves, toddlers and pets, and which add-ons are truly essential - and also how to maintain, repair and upgrade it for years of contented computing.


Contents:
  • Picking the perfect laptop
  • Specifications: all about choosing and using peripherals
  • Mobile multimedia
  • Connecting to the internet and wireless networks
  • Upgrading laptop hardware
  • Improving performance
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Data security
  • Physical security
Laptop Manual spreads Author
Gary Marshall is a freelance writer and journalist living in Scotland. He contributes technology and internet features to magazines and the UK national press, with a strong focus on debunking jargon, explaining how things work in plain English and making everyday computing accessible to everyone. He is the co-author of Haynes' Working from Home Manual and Build Your Own Computer.
 

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