Guide Picks - Ruggedized notebooks offer mobile professionals very strong notebooks which can be used in a wide variety of environments, including extreme temperatures.

Frequent travelers may have a hard time avoiding rough treatment of their notebooks and a ruggedized notebook offers a great way to stay connected and protect your data.

Review these ruggedized notebooks I have selected and see if there is a rugged notebook in your future.

Tags: Rugged Notebooks, Laptop Computers, Computing, Tech

Gadget Review - Laptop lights are a great laptop accessory - the problem is that quite often they don't hold their position after repeated use and begin to droop and flop.

The Tangle Laptop Light changes that. It is made differently and will stay in place. Find out more about the Tangle Laptop Light in my review.



The Tangle Laptop Light is a great laptop accessory and all mobile professionals should have one in their laptop bag.

FAQ - Should a company provide all the mobile gear for remote workers? Learn who is responsible for the means of remote connections and why companies may want to take more responsibility.

Guide Picks - Get a unique and cool gift for that special Mom in your life. Mobile and telecommuting moms don't mind flowers or candy but why not find something that they can use and enjoy. Telecommuting and mobile work are considered unconventional by some, so why not an unconventional gift for mom?

More Gift Ideas:

• Laptop Lights
• Port Replicators
• Laptop Backpacks

Laptop Desk Review - Want to add a little more style or make a bit of a statement while working with your laptop on the road? Consider the new line of laptop desks from LapWorks - the Painted Futura. You can select a color or pattern from the current line of available colors and patterns or check out and vote on future color combinations.

A laptop desk is a wise investment for any mobile professional and help lengthen the life of your laptop. Prepare to enjoy the new possibilities and have some fun with a Painted Futura Laptop desk.



The Painted Futura Laptop Desk is a valuable laptop accessory to have and why not get more than one if you just can't make up your mind as to which color or pattern you like best.

Guide Tips - Portable projectors can be a great tool for mobile workers. They can help you demonstrate new products or plans in a way that paper just can't do. Portable projectors can also cut down on the amount of paperwork you need to carry. They also allow mobile workers to show their presentations to more than just 1 or 2 people at a time.

Put your best foot forward and make your presentations shine - learn what you need to consider before purchasing a portable projector.

Guide Tips - Are you getting the most from your time or does it seem as though nothing gets done? Learn how to assess your time so that you spend less time wishing for more hours in the day and more time with family and friends.

Gadget Review - Working with film negatives and slides while on the road can be a challenge, especially if you can't get access to a dedicated film scanner or the flatbed scanner you can use doesn't have the right accessories or software to properly scan negatives and slides. Plustek has solved with issue with their OpticFilm 7500i SE portable film scanner. This compact and lightweight film scanner will enable you to work with slides and negatives at any location, quickly scan them and work on them in your favourite graphic program on your own laptop.



The Plustek OpticFilm 7500i SE provides very good quality scans and while it does take a bit of time to learn the software and how to place the film holders you will be pleased with the results. I scanned some 20+ year old slides and almost 20 year old negatives and got great results. If you want portability and ease of using your own gear while on the road, then the Plustek OpticFilm 7500i SE

Guide Picks - When planning your next business trip you have to know which hotels provide Internet access, where the Internet access is available and how much it will cost.

This alphabetical listing of the top recommended hotel chains which offer Internet access to guests is based on overall availablity and in many cases - free Internet access to guests.

Additional Business Trip Resources:

Hotel Safety: Ensure Your Gear is Safe at all Times.
Using Hotel Internet Access: Make Sure You Know All Your Options.
Planning a Business Trip: Plan Your Trip Well.

Guide Tips - When traveling overseas, an Internet cafe can provide an alternative work place for mobile workers. Why stay in your hotel room all the time?

Get some tips for finding and using an Internet cafe so that you can work well and enjoy yourself.