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Today many people find that taking a trip without their laptop is almost impossible.If you are a writer or researcher then you laptop is a vital tool for your profession.

If you are traveling for your business then being able to say in touch via email is just as crucial.

If you are just going on a vacation then before you leave you need to give some thought to your itinerary and decide if you will really have time to use the laptop before you make the decision to lug it along.If you plan to just check and respond to your email then you may want to just work at an internet café from time to time.If you think you will need to reference some of your files then take them along with you on an external USB storage device.

The odds are higher that your laptop will be stolen while you are traveling than when it is at home or in your office.

So, before and during your trip you need to take some precautions.

Make a full backup of your laptops hard drive.
Affix a business card with your cell phone number on it to the bottom of your laptop.Be sure and include your area code.
Consider putting a bright or unique label on your laptop and bag so that you can easily spot it.
Watch closely your laptop (and other items) as they come out of the x-ray belt.Do not get distracted with your own activity of going through the security machine.
Never leave your laptop unattended.
Put your laptop in a different case.One that does not look like a normal laptop case.
Make sure you have secured the laptop before taking a nap in a public place such as an airport terminal, bus or train waiting areas.Place the laptop between your feet or in the chair with you between you and the chair arm.You may want to go so far as to cuff it to your wrist. There are special laptop locks made for this purpose.These locks can also be used to lock the laptop to a table or bed in the hotel rooms while you are out.
Consider taking an extra battery and an extension cord.

One method of backing up your data is a software product named Lojack.This software can help secure your documents and also help recover your computer if it is stolen.

Another option is to consider Spiye.com.This software runs in the background and with your computers webcam takes pictures ever few minutes.This way you can see the person using your computer and they also show their IP address to help you or law enforcement track down your computer.

If traveling by airplane, you need to know that most airlines consider your laptop as your one personal item that you can carry-on during your flight.So, your laptop may have to take the place of your purse, a diaper bag or your one piece of carry-on luggage that is allowed.

A lot of this is just common sense, but when we are in the middle of packing and making all the other arrangements so we can travel, we just dont take time to stop and think so our common sense can kick in.

Hopefully this has given you some friendly reminders and you will have a safe and hassle free trip.

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DALLAS, TX June 26, 2004 — RADIUS – the global travel company today announced a preferred supplier agreement with FlightLock, a Texas-based technology company that specializes in building, testing, proving and deploying applications that streamline travel information management. FlightLock will offer preferred pricing for traveler tracking, reporting and security notification automation via their TravelMonitor suite of products to RADIUS’ member agencies. RADIUS, with 90 market-leading shareholder agencies in 80 countries and more than 4,600 branch locations, after considerable research and due diligence plans to promote TravelMonitor to their member agencies as their preferred supplier of mid-trip reporting and security notifications.

???At RADIUS, we believe that strong customer support is the driving force behind our travel agencies’ success so we seek opportunities to work with standout leaders like FlightLock. Our agencies increasingly rely on their ability to provide both primary and added-value to their customers and the TravelMonitor solution will allow them ???raise the bar’ in their service and communication with their clients,??

Author: Anonymous
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DALLAS, TX September 2, 2004 — FlightLock, a Dallas-based travel technology company, announced the addition of Fairfax, VA based Omega World Travel (the fifth largest travel agency in the nation) to their authorized reseller group. FlightLock’s TravelMonitor Suite with Security Module will power Omega World Travel’s traveler tracking and risk management service offerings to be made available to their entire customer portfolio, as well as prospective clients.

FlightLock President, Ernesto Vazquez, comments, ???Our alliance with Omega World Travel clearly validates the value that mid-trip information services provide in today’s business travel environment.??

Author: Anonymous
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LOCKPORT, IL May 26, 2004 — Sure, you could call blind dating adventurous. But for a real adventure, filled with outdoor activity against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery, try a Singles Travel International vacation to Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Utah or Alaska. Singles Travel International, partnering with one of the top adventure travel companies in the U.S., has created customized travel packages that include opportunities for their travelers to learn and participate in a variety of multi-sport activities, guided by professional guides who are specialists in scuba diving, hiking, biking, rafting, canyoneering, and more.

Scuba Dive Cozumel: From June 19-23/26, water-loving singles will head to Reef Club Cozumel to dive the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean. Enjoy four or seven night accommodations and 3 or 6 days of 2-tank diving including unlimited meals and drinks, complimentary use of weights, belts and tanks. Take a break from the water with tennis, gym and game room, nightly live entertainment and shows, daily theme parties. Cost is $500 for 4 nights, $995 for 7 nights at Reef Club Cozumel and daily 2-tank dives.

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Explore Utah’s Canyonlands: From Sept. 18-24, mountain types will head to Utah’s Canyonlands, a vast, unspoiled landscape of majestic rocks and colorful canyons. From a base at the spectacular Red Cliffs Lodge, they’ll try their hands (and feet) at canyoneering, whitewater rafting, hiking and mountain biking; no experience necessary. Cost of Utah Canyonlands’ trip is $1,995.

*Additional taxes, port charges and government fees apply.

Singles Travel International

With over 20 years of experience in travel consulting, Singles Travel International provides worry-free travel that meets the unique needs of solo travelers. Every group is accompanied by at least one Singles Travel International escort who’s available 24 hours a day to provide assistance or answer questions. Although a Singles Travel International trip is a terrific way to meet people, travelers can be as involved as they’d like in the tour activities, spending their time with the group or relaxing and exploring on their own.

Singles Travel International contact: Tammy Weiler, (877) SOLO-TRIP, (877)765-6874, or www.singlestravelintl.com.

Media contact: Beth Peterson, (708) 383-5989 or beth@petersonmktg.com

Author: Johan Beyers
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Business trips often means taking your laptop with you. However, traveling greatly increases the risk of your laptop being stolen or damaged. Often, the files stored on the laptop are critical to the success of the trip. To make sure you have a successful trip even if your laptop is stolen or damaged, follow these guidelines:
Before the trip:
1. Make sure you have a complete backup of all the information and files on the computer. A full backup of your data should be the last thing you do before packing the computer into your bag. This backup should stay at home, as it is the ultimate fallback when disaster strikes.
2. Make a separate copy of files that you expect to need on the trip. These could be on a recordable disk or USB thumb drive. This ensures that you have access to these files even if your laptop is stolen or damaged. It also gives you some flexibility to use another computer at your destination in case you need it to access the Internet or a data projector.
This copy should preferably not go into your laptop bag. If the bag is stolen, lost or damaged, you need to be able to get hold of the files.
3. Email critical files to yourself. Using one of the online email services, you can keep a copy of your files online and retrieve them when needed. This could be a real life-saver. However, to make it manageable, do this only for your four or five most critical files.
4. Don’t forget your contacts. Synchronize your cellphone or PDA with your computer and export your contact database to a file that can be viewed as plain text. If you need to retrieve any of this information, you do not want to have to import all your contact information into your client’s Outlook just to be able to view it.
5. If you can do it easily, scan your tickets and other travel documentation and make it part of the backup. Often the originals are kept with your laptop, so if that is stolen, you at least have some proof to fall back on.
Following these guidelines could change a business disaster into a mere inconvenience. It only takes a couple of minutes, but could mean the difference between success and failure.
Johan has spent too many hours doing backups and restores using overly complicated programs. He then created Abbackup, a program that does backups of large amounts of files, photos and music to CD-R and DVD-R, quickly and easily.With Abbackup’s automatic refresh system, you only need to do a full backup once. To learn more about how it works, visit this page.