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These days, being a business traveler means lugging around a lot of expensive
equipment, including cell phones, electronic date books, laptop computers, and
more. Here are a few suggestions on how to keep one of your most valuable
business-related items safe and secure.
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To help keep thieves at bay, it's always smart to keep your laptop in a case
that doesn't immediately identify it as a computer. The same advice holds true
for cameras, VCRs, and other expensive equipment you might take on your
business travels.
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When entering a metal detector at the airport, do not put your laptop on the
conveyor belt to be x-rayed. Rather, ask the security guard to conduct a manual
search of the computer and any other electronic equipment you may have with
you.
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Once on the airplane, keep your laptop nearby. Don't store computers in
overhead bins because they can get thrown around during the flight. So when
you're not furiously typing away on a business proposal--or playing
solitaire--keep your computer underneath the seat in front of you.
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Always travel with extra batteries and call the hotel ahead of time to make
sure it has modems and data ports available in guest rooms or in the hotel
business center. Also, if you plan on doing a lot of work in your room, pack an
extension cord so you can use the laptop from your preferred spot, regardless
of where the outlet is located. In a pinch, move the furniture to suit your
needs.
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Keep in mind that while traveling internationally, you may encounter phone
jacks that are incompatible with your modem. Be sure to check out what kinds of
adapters you may need before you go
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