For a frequent business traveler the right tools can make or break a trip. I was recently contacted about a new device that could possibly be a gamechanger: the Touchjet Pond, a projector that is like a tiny Android computer, making any flat surface into a giant interactive touchscreen. I have to admit, I was…
These days electronics are critical to business travelers. But the portable nature of most of them means that at some point we will have to recharge batteries. How do you keep your devices powered up without filling your suitcase with chargers? Here are five travel power devices I keep with me on all trips.
This is definitely not a business-travel specific tip—more of a general, good for everyone tip. But this story happened to a friend of mine on a business trip, so I figure it totally counts as something I can write about. And honestly, it serves as a good reminder to those need it…. My friend P…
Not all business trips are done in the air! Lately I have been spending more and more time on the road in my car (or a rental). I love to drive so this isn’t a bad thing. But I still need a little help to make my driving business trips as efficient as possible. Here…
There’s not much more frustrating than trying to use an electronic and realizing there’s no power. Whatever the reason—a dead battery, lack of plugs, or not having a plug converter in a foreign country—it’s something business travelers have to deal with regularly. To avoid the headache, here are some ideas to give your electronics the…
Reader H has a question about what adjustments she needs for plugging in her electronics in Europe. My business travel doesn’t take me to Europe, so Cindy from Lady Light Travel has graciously agreed to answer this question. I’m going to be temporarily moving to Belgium and from my brief study abroad in High School,…
We hear and see airports and airlines making technological advancements all the time. We’re always looking for technology to take us to the next level and to solve our problems. If technology can’t fix a problem, then what can?? Turns out technology isn’t always the answer. Recently I read a story about an airport testing…
I talk about packing light all the time—it’s one of my favorite topics. One of the ways to lighten your personal item is by swapping out your laptop for a tablet. But what if you took it a step further? What if you went on a trip where your only communication device is your phone?…
A few weeks ago, I met a friend to do some brainstorming for a non-profit group we belong to. As she whipped out her Macbook Pro, I couldn’t help but notice the lovely blue keyboard. Turns out it was a keyboard protector. Evidently several months ago she was working and spilled a glass of water…
Late last year I bought an iPad Air. The goal was to gradually transition to my travel computer and eventually start leaving my Dell 14 inch laptop at home. For the first month I didn’t have a keyboard, and it baffled me how anyone used tablets as work computers. Typing on a screen is fine…
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