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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 [Next] - Acoustic couplers allow you to connect a modem to virtually any telephone and let you send and receive faxes, transmit data, check email, or access on-line services with your portable or notebook computer wherever your travels may take you. Utilizing advanced signal processing technology, acoustic couplers can interface with telephone systems when no direct connection is available. Typical examples of these are payphones and hard-wired phones. Acoustic couplers usually attach to the handset of a phone using suction cups and Velcro straps and are plugged into the LINE jack of the modem. A good acoustic coupler will have a signal level switch that allows you adjust signal levels to suit the telephone line condition and type of telephone you are using. 4-Aug-2005 LaptopUsb.com ID162 - If you are a frequent international traveler or even just someone taking that once-in-a-lifetime tour, purchase a set of the most frequently used electrical adaptor plugs. 12-Nov-2005 Tim Matthews ID1513 - If you're planning on taking your laptop with you, several days to several weeks before you go on your trip, download offline web browser shareware from a site such as: Winfiles Windows 95/98 Offline Browser Tools. Using an offline web browser, you can download hundreds of web pages of travel information to your laptop for access while you are travelling - without having to dial up and connect to the internet. 4-Aug-2005 Brian ID1002 - In preparation for airport security checks, use the 'suspend' mode (Windows) as an alternative to making sure your battery has enough power to boot up. Activate the suspend mode the last time you use your laptop before going to the airport. It will restart quickly and consume almost no battery power, leaving the maximum battery charge if you want to work during the flight. for Mac users, it is the 'sleep' mode). When you go through airport security, you may be asked to turn your laptop on. Make sure your battery has enough power left, to avoid delays. The process may also be sped up by booting from a floppy diskette. X-ray Machines: X-ray machines at airports are not a threat to your laptop's hard-drive or floppy disks. However, the security checkpoint conveyer belt is a target for thieves who watch for unattended equipment passing through the x-ray machines. As a result you may want to have a security guard hand check your machine rather than putting it through the conveyer. Hotel Room Security: If you’re feeling insecure about leaving your notebook computer in the hotel room. leave it stowed in your room but take the removable disk drive with you when you leave. Disguise Your Laptop: To help safeguard against theft, disguise your computer while traveling. Trade in the traditional computer case for a less conspicuous bag such as the Saddlebag. 12-Nov-2005 Tim Matthews ID1511 - Laptop computers aren't designed with ergonomics in mind. You're always forced to look down, and more often than not you have to set them at a level not appropriate for your arms. When working with your laptop in an unfamiliar place, remember to look down at the screen by tucking your chin into your chest, instead of bending your entire neck. This should protect your back and shoulders against fatigue. 12-Nov-2005 Tim Matthews ID1495 Would You Like to Add a Travel Tip?We welcome QUALITY travel tips from our users.Note: you will be required to enter the characters from a security image, so please make sure that you have your browser set to view images. (This measure was necessary to reduce spam.) You will be able to provide your URL, if applicable. Submit your travel tips and hints here. |
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