* 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