Choose the essential accessories for laptops

Choose a laptop like that is not enough, you will have to find more necessary accessories such as Wi-Fi modem, dedicated external display bag and full keyboard or a heat sink.

When planning a laptop, you will face dozens of decisions: Which operating system, how much it costs, how many GB of hard drive, graphics card and sound?

You also need to make a list of accessories to buy more. This will help you make the most of your device's performance, ensuring safety and security. However, accessories for laptops are varied and you will have to classify them as a must-have, yes or no need to buy.

Wireless Connectivity

Most laptops today are built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Most laptops today are built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Some high-end products are integrated with modem to connect broadband data network of mobile phone system (3G or HSDPA technology). If your laptop is not equipped with this networking option, you can easily add them.

Unfortunately, if you buy an 'old' laptop that lacks a Wi-Fi card, you can easily buy a Wi-Fi adapter using a USB port or use PC Card like Netgear's WG511. However, when going the hardest way is finding a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Many hotels only have Internet access via cable. And a portable Wi-Fi router will be the way for you to create your own hotspot, allowing you to move freely within range.

A Wi-Fi tuner is another accessory. It allows you to discover the nearest access point without turning on your laptop. For example, the Targus Wi-Fi Scanner is equipped with an LCD screen to display Wi-Fi wave intensity and security level.

You won't need Bluetooth unless you want to print wirelessly to a compatible printer or synchronize data with a mobile phone. If the laptop doesn't support this feature, try D-link's Wireless Bluetooth 2.0 USB adapter.

Modem allows browsing via mobile phone network, you choose the type of PC Card, Express Card or USB slot. The type of USB port is the safest because all laptops have USB ports, while not all laptops have PC cards or Express Cards. For example, Sprint Nextel's Sierra Wireless 595U Aircard uses a USB port for $ 80 (subsidized with a two-year contract for Sprint-US service).

Battery backup

Portable backup power for external Laptop Power
To go of Black & Decker

Long battery is one of the top criteria when choosing to buy a laptop. Manufacturers are equipped with a wide selection of batteries with higher capacity than standard batteries for customers to buy more. For more 'cells', the battery life is longer. Conversely, multi-cell batteries are also bulky and heavier.

Avoid bringing many Lithium Ion batteries together because they can be dangerous if not properly packaged and properly packaged. On the other hand, when buying a high-capacity battery, it is necessary to buy the right type designed for that laptop, if it is purchased wrongly, it could damage the device.

Another power option is an external mobile backup source such as Black & Decker's Laptop Power To go or Xantrex's PowerSource Mobile 100. Both of these power supplies allow laptops and other portable devices to extend the working time for many hours. Mobility Electronics's iGo everywhere85 power supply, though, cannot live without a mains network or maternal power such as a car battery, but it allows many portable devices to be plugged in simultaneously.

Bags and safety

A high quality handbag will make you feel secure when carrying your laptop anywhere, protecting it from crooks (In the US, popular laptop bags are from Tumi, Victorinox or Briggs and Riley. If you need a fashion bag with Waterfield Design and super durable bag looking for OtterBox brand).

To avoid theft, you need to equip the Kensington lock kit with locks and cables, and select MicroSaver Alarmed Lock alarm key, emit sound when someone touches the device.

Kensington lock set with lock, cable, same choice
MicroSaver Alarmed Lock alarm lock

Sometimes data is more valuable than a laptop. You may have to back up any important data to a secure USB drive instead of leaving it to the hard drive. Lexar's USB JumpDrive Secure II drive is a good example. This drive has many levels of storage in which files are protected with AES 256-bit keys. Some laptops are equipped with hard drive codes, such as the Dell Latitude D630 or D830, with Seatgate's DriveTrust technology. However, you may also lose data when you are not careful to let the device crash, causing the drive to fail. Laptop models equipped with shockproof hard drives like Panasonic Toughbook Y5 are the best solution to prevent this risk.

Currently, there is also a lost and stolen laptop retrieval service; and recover any data that is stolen by a thief or lost during a collision, crash, fire .

Work more comfortably

Due to the compact nature, the laptop can hardly meet the comfort criteria in operation. Many people even typed on the waiting room row or lying on the bed. However, the best working position is that the user should keep the eye above the screen, the arms are perpendicular to the machine, and the hips must always be higher than the knee.

Some people choose to equip accessories to turn laptops into desktops like a larger screen, a full keyboard and an external computer mouse. In addition, they can use a dedicated table, a heat sink and extension connector and a height adjustable chair.