Getting the Most from Your Laptop

The contents of this book is divided into the following sections: Choosing a Laptop: Covers the pros and cons of choosing a Laptop or Notebook PC for use in applications where a desktop PC would normally be used. Also covers using a Laptop for mobile computing. Setting up your Laptop: How to get your machine up and running successfully. Also considers battery life, charging and mains power. Customising: Setting up the required screen mode, power management settings, mouse settings etc. Settings and Software: Copying your familiar settings from an existing desktop to your Laptop. Cloning an entire desktop system. Also covers the manual adjustment of settings for the machine and Windows XP from scratch. Application Software: Details the installation and configuration of applications programs. Expansion: Explores and explains the potential for expanding your Laptop via the USB and other ports. Internet and Networking: How to connect your Laptop to a network via an Ethernet interface or using Wi-Fi. Security: Not only covers general security matters such as firewalls and anti-virus measures but also covers encrypting sensitive data in case your Laptop is stolen. Troubleshooting: Details some general troubleshooting advice such as system restore, using safe mode and backing up the Registry. Plus problems specific to Laptops are also covered, like battery and power management, keyboard difficulties and screen problems. Useful Tips: How to prolong battery life, keeping your machine safe when used for mobile computing and mentions some useful accessories. An extremely helpful book for anyone who has a Laptop or Notebook or is considering buying one.