Choose the right laptop, set it up, and hit the road!

Decide what you want your laptop to do, use all its features, and solve problems

Here''s the best advice ever to fall into your lap. From how to unpack the box (yes, it DOES matter!) to being selective about software, managing your power, and protecting your connection, this plain-English guide helps you make the most of your laptop and cater to its peculiarities, too. Now you can take it with you!

Discover how to Buy a laptop with the features you need Baby your battery Use a laptop safely on the road Get your e-mail— anywhere Print from your laptop Communicate wirelessly

With a generous dash of humor and fun, bestselling author Dan Gookin shows people how to select the right machine and tackle typical laptop challenges Laptop sales recently surpassed those of desktop machines-a trend that seems likely to continue A must for laptop newbies as well as road warriors who need to get the most out of their machines Covers synchronizing with the desktop, accessing the desktop remotely, coordinating e-mail pickup between two machines, wireless networking, managing power, and securing a laptop