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Top 10 Essential Laptop Accessories
Having the right laptop
accessories available can make life much easier while
traveling. It means you don't have to rely on outside
sources for gear and you stay productive.
Security gear is the most important laptop accessory you can
get and you should be sure to have one if not two security
cables available to use at all times. What laptop
accessories do you have and which are you still needing?
1. Notebook Security Cables
Using a laptop security cable just may be one of the easiest
methods of protecting your laptop against theft. Laptop
security cables can be and should be used in any location
where you may have to leave your laptop such as your hotel
room or co-worker's office. Never leave a laptop, even when
secured, in an unlocked room.
2. Laptop Lights
If you've ever tried to work on your laptop in dim or no
light circumstances you will understand the importance of
having a laptop light. Most run off the USB port and don't
consume a great deal of power which makes them an even more
valuable accessory for any mobile worker to have.
3. Wireless Laptop Mice
When you want a truly compact mouse when traveling, a
wireless laptop mouse is a great accessory. Always keep
spare batteries on hand and remember that shiny or
reflective surfaces can interfere with optical mice.
4. Wired Laptop Mice
Mobile professionals looking for a mouse suited to small
environments will find that these mice fit the bill.
Compact, easy to pack and most of all, these mice don't
require a lot of space to use.
5. Headset Microphones
Headset microphones allow you the ability to control your
output. You can adjust the microphone for optimum usage
while having the mic in a comfortable position. If you are
tight on desk space, this could be your solution. Many
headset microphones also have speakers combined with them.
6. Earbud Headphones
Earbud or in the ear microphones can make life easier for
telecommuters. They are small and compact. They are able to
filter out background noises while still providing good
quality sound. There is no headset to worry about adjusting
or getting in the way.
7. Laptop Power Adapters
universal laptop power adapter enables you to charge your
laptop battery and keep working whether you are in the air
or on the road. Make sure that the laptop power adapter you
have chosen will have the right tip for your laptop. Try to
get a laptop power adapter that will work with a variety of
laptop models.
8. Laptop Speakers
While the internal speakers on your laptop may be great for
listening to music, using external speakers is important
when doing presentations. This way the entire room can hear
the presentation. External laptop speakers are also handy
when you are participating in a web conference and it's
important to hear every participant clearly.
9. Presentation Devices
Nothing can be worse when trying to show a presentation is
the fact that you are seen more than the slideshow. Avoid
the limelight and stay out of the way by using a remote
control presentation device.
10. Mobile Printers
One of the frustrations that working on the road can be
trying to find a printer when you absolutely need one.
Rather than worrying about finding a printer or setting up
new printer profiles and installing printer drivers on the
run - consider purchasing your own mobile printer.
By Catherine Roseberry
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