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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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CHAPTER 23

Portable Computing

In this chapter, you will learn how to

• Describe the many types of portable computing devices available

• Explain ways to expand portable computers

• Manage and maintain portable computers

• Upgrade and repair portable computers

• Troubleshoot portable computers

There are times when the walls close in, when you need a change of scenery

to get that elusive spark that inspires greatness . . . or sometimes you just

need to get away from your coworkers for a few hours because they’re

driving you nuts! For many occupations, that’s difficult to do. You need

access to your documents and spreadsheets; you can’t function without e-

mail or the Internet. In short, you need a computer to get your job done.

Portable computing devices combine mobility with accessibility to bring

you the best of both worlds; portables enable you to take some or even all of

your computing capabilities with you when you go. Featuring all the bells

and whistles of a desktop system, many portables offer a seamless transition

from desk to café table.

This chapter looks at the classic portable computer, essentially a desktop

transformed into a mobile format. While classic portables usually run

Windows, macOS, or some flavor of Linux, operating systems based on

Linux—like Chrome OS—can also be found on portable computers.

Historical/Conceptual

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