Your one-stop guide to personal computing

Like all computer users, you've got questions: Will my computer explode? (No.) Does my PC have enough memory? (Maybe.) Can I bring my laptop on an airplane? (Yes!) This book has your answers, along with tips and tidbits you might not think to ask about. You'll get advice on purchasing the right desktop or laptop for you, choosing the best accessories, connecting your devices together, keeping your data safe, and beyond. This book--consolidated and updated for Windows 11--will make your digital life so much easier.

Inside...

• Understanding PC components
• Setting up your new computer
• Navigating Windows 11
• Connecting monitors, keyboards, and printers
• Getting great PC audio
• Accessing the Internet
• Securing laptops on the go

A one-stop guide to making the most of your desktop PC or laptop computer

PCs and Laptops For Dummies is the essential user's guide to the features your PC or laptop has to offer--and how to use them successfully. With this book as your coach, you can jump over technological hurdles with ease, navigating the hardware and software of your personal computer. Regardless of what brand of computer you use, you'll learn to navigate the latest version of Windows. You'll also explore how PCs, laptops, and other mobile devices can be used together, and how to keep your data secure. This Dummies guide is your first step toward computer-whiz status, saving you time and energy with everything in one place.

• Learn about Microsoft Windows, the operating system for PC and laptop
• Discover PC and laptop features you never knew about, and get your devices to play nicely together
• Identify the specs and features you need, so you can purchase a computer that's a fit for you
• Get easy-to-understand information, advice, and tricks at your fingertips

This is the perfect Dummies guide for PC or laptop users at home or at work who need a go-to guide for their hardware and software questions.