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ASUS Eee PC For Dummies

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ASUS Eee PC For Dummies by J McNamara is a guide focused on helping users navigate and maximise the use of their ASUS Eee PC netbook. This book covers essential tips and tricks for customising settings, connecting to the internet, and managing files effectively, along with troubleshooting common issues. Ideal for both beginners and those familiar with technology, it serves as a practical resource to enhance the netbook experience.
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ASUS Eee PC For Dummies

The Asus Eee PC is the perfect Internet appliance for today's on-the-go, always-on, Internet-enabled lifestyle, and Eee PC For Dummies makes it easy to get the most out of your investment. Whether you use your Eee PC at home, in class, or at the coffee shop, you need never miss another Facebook update or Myspace friend.

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What can you do with your Eee PC? Find out how to get the most from this mini-laptop with Asus Eee PC For Dummies. It shows you how to get things done—using the Linux operating system and applications, navigating the tabbed desktop, adding hardware and software, backing up and restoring the Eee PC, and more.

You’ll learn how to set up Windows, take advantage of all the pre-installed software, ensure that your computer is secure, and even run your Eee PC on solar power. You’ll find tips for configuring printers and changing touchpad settings, techniques for making Skype phone calls and listening to Internet radio, and advice for adding storage and peripherals. It also helps you:

  • Take full advantage of this exciting, ultra-portable netbook PC
  • Set up your wireless connection
  • Make free Skype phone calls and video calls
  • Use OpenOffice.org, Thunderbird email, Mozilla Firefox, and other included applications
  • Use the versatile OpenOffice productivity suite, including Writer for word processing, Calc for spreadsheets, and Impress for presentations
  • Compare the advantages of Windows vs. Linux
  • Discover the science, language, math, and art functions that kids can enjoy on the Eee
  • Enjoy built-in games, watch videos, play music, organise and view photos, and more
  • Boost storage and memory with SD cards and USB drives, go Bluetooth, and add a GPS
  • Get the scoop on backups, explore the advanced desktop, and customise the user interface

The Eee PC makes it simple to surf the Web, play games, work, and more. Asus Eee PC For Dummies makes it easier!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470411544

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 December 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 199.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 704g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Joel McNamara is a writer, technology consultant, and outdoor adventurer. He has worked in the computer industry for 25 years and advises international humanitarian organizations on safety and security issues. Joel is also the author of Geocaching For Dummies and Secrets of Computer Espionage.

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