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07 Jan 09 Useful gadgets for mobile computing

So you have packed your suitcases for a short trip away from your conventional office, it is your first time leaving your reference point and you have absolutely no clue as to what to take with you on this trip. Apart from the traditional laptop you want to take something that will guarantee extra advantages on your trip.

The Wifi Finder Plus created by Kensington is one little cutie that you will not want to leave behind. It eliminates the need of having to take your laptop from it´s case to test signal strength in hot spots.The Wifi Finder Plus is able to indicate signal strength if a 802,11b or 802,11b/g network is close by. It is small and detect less so there is not need to worry about extra weight in your luggage. The main disadvantage is that it does not indicated if the network is encrypted or not so one has to think if it is worth taking the risk.

The USB port blocker is another small gadget that you will not want to leave off your list if you intend to protect yourself from the possibility of viruses being introduced on you computer in the event you happen to be distracted. This tiny devise basically locks off any access to your USB from unscrupulous people. It is simple to use and acts as a extra bodyguard against viruses, spy ware etc.

Do not forget your battery charger after all you do intend to get some work done on your trip. Its is important that one does some research to identify the best charger for his needs. It would be best to choose one serves for many other gadgets thus reducing your luggage load.

Maybe you are not going on a secret mission and much less working for an international spying agency, nevertheless a Fingerprint Reader USB flash drive is an excellent way to guarantee that your data does not fall into the wrong hands. It is exactly was the name says, and can recognize up to 10 authorized fingerprints.

If your job involves a lot of paperwork and you happen to have a deadline to hand them in upon arrival at you destination, but you you are still working on it, then take a Portable Printer with you .There are quite a few on the market such as Pentax PocketJet3 Mobile Printer,HP Deskjet 460wbt Mobile Printer,Canon Pixma i90 Mobile Printer.

There is also the USB Watch drives that allows you to take your data with you wherever you go. It is basically a watch and USB in one, another cutie that one should definitely have.

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Tags: 802 11b, , Battery Charger, Bodyguard, Conventional Office, Fingerprint Reader, Fingerprints, Flash Drive, , Kensington, Little Cutie, Mobile Computing, Reference Point, Short Trip, Signal Strength, , Suitcases, Taking The Risk, Usb Port, Wifi Finder,

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