Books like Laptops for dummies by Dan Gookin

A practical, 7th‑edition guide that teaches SQL from the ground up, covering design, security, data retrieval, and new SQL/XML 2008 features across Access, Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL.

A practical, jargon‑free guide to using and securing a Windows 7 PC, covering hardware, software, online safety, digital organization, and green computing.

Beyond cutting edge, Scott Mueller goes where no computer book author has gone before--right past all the warranty stickers, the hidden screws, and the fear factor to produce a real owner's manual that every laptop owner should have on his desk. This book shows the upgrades users can perform, the ones that are better left to the manufacturer, and how to use add-on peripherals to make the most of a laptop. This ebook does not include the CD that accompanies the print edition.

Runaway best-selling PC hardware book of all time and one of the best-selling computer books ever! * Written by the all-time bestselling PC hardware author in history! * Has earned more than any other Que book in existence in gross profit since the 5th Edition was published in 1995, placing it among the Pearson Technology Group elite!

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!

A practical guide that translates technical jargon into a clear, five‑step process for selecting any type of computer—desktop, laptop, or tablet—by matching features, software needs, and budget while avoiding common sales pitfalls.

"Are you ready to build a network, but aren't sure where to start? Networking All-In-One For Dummies, 6th Edition walks you through the basics. With nine self-contained minibooks that feature the latest updates on networking trends, including revised content for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, as well as updated coverage of broadband technologies, storage, and back-up, this fully-updated text will become your go-to guide for network development. This easy-to-understand guide gives you everything you need to dive into the network development game. Networking entails the connection of two or more computers, allowing them to share resources and exchange data. This is essential in the workplace, and has become highly popular in home settings as more and more people are connecting their home computers. Whether you're a network administrator or someone who wants to create a home-based network, understanding how to build your network effectively is critical to your success. Learn networking basics: including what a network is and how to build one; understand how to effectively carry out network administration while maintaining high levels of security; explore different types of networking, including wireless and mobile; leverage the most up to date information that covers the latest networking trends and practices. Networking All-In-One For Dummies, 6th Edition is the best-selling resource you need to catch up on the latest networking tools and trends."--www.bibz.com

This benchmark reference is the ultimate user-friendly manual for planning, configuring, operating, maintaining, and using a TCP/IP network and associated services. Written in the easygoing style that made previous editions bestsellers, Dr. Sidnie Feit's book gives you a clear overview of TCP/IP technology, followed by in-depth coverage of applications and advice on how to get past performance obstacles. Focusing on real-life solutions to real-world problems, this book is the best print source of information on all major changes in the field, including the new IP security standards and The Next Generation Internet Protocol, IPv6, plus the latest information on multicast groups and multicast routing; the Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP); TCP extensions for performance and transactional TCP; LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) and the coming world of directory services; the new Secure Domain Name System; security issues for each protocol and application; sample dialogues featuring new GUIs; and many easy-to-read dialogues and protocol traces that readers can try for themselves. For an all-in-one, easy-to-understand TCP/IP resource that anticipates your needs and concerns, this guide from one of the world's leading authorities is one you'll turn to again and again.