Back to Games Print MSI: We’re announcing the fastest gaming notebook ever at CES by PKILLERH

CES 2011 is just around the bend and tech companies are already bombarding us with announcements about the event. Along with their news MSI also delivered a promise: At the show they will unveil the “fastest gaming notebook ever”.
From their release:

The fastest gaming notebook ever to be unveiled at CES 2011
Driven by a desire to “insist on the best,” MSI will be exhibiting a number of powerful G Series gaming notebooks at 2011 CES, including the top end GT680—the “fastest notebook on the planet.” When tested with PC MARK Vantage tools, it attained a speed of 18,162 points. It has the fastest operating system in the world, performing some three times faster than the average speed of high end gaming books currently on the market.
Eric Kuo, associate vice president for global sales, MSI Notebook, points out that the GT680 is the world’s most powerful laptop. It features Intel’s latest four core CPU, nVidia GeForce’s newest generation high end discrete graphics card, and four DDR3 memory slots expandable to 16GB of memory. It also supports accelerated dual hard disk architecture, which not only doubles storage capacity, but also kicks up read-write speed by approximately 70%.
Kuo added that another reason that the GT680 is the fastest NB in the world is the fact that it uses MSI’s own TDE+ (Turbo Drive Engine+ technology) which allows both the CPU and GPU to turbo simultaneously. Just one touch of the luminescent Turbo hot key located above the keyboard throttles up performance, making the MSI GT680 the king of gaming books.

So by combining Nvidia’s GT680 graphics with Intel’s Sandy Bridge processing power it looks like MSI has a very formidable laptop on the way. It’ll have four memory slot, but the release says it will rely on dual hard disks as opposed so SSD storage, so apparently there is still some room for improvement.
This announcement is something to look forward to, but MSI won’t be the only company releasing a new gaming notebook at CES. In fact pretty much everyone’s systems will be revised with the release of new graphics cards and Sandy Bridge components so MSI’s super rig might not be the fastest for very long. We’ve already heard rumors that Alienware has an M17x R3 on the way, and chances are that it will be be revealed at CES as well. Leaked images show it has power to spare, though the benchmarks were done using 3DMark06 graphics testings (not the PCMark Vantage suite) so we can’t compare the two just yet.
Read more at MSI.

Back to Games Print Alienware M14x pictured, detailed in full review by PKILLERH

Our Alienware M14x rumors from earlier in the week are looking that much more close to being confirmed: Chinese tech site Zol.com.cn has posted a full review of the alleged M14x here. The articles include a number of very clear photographs as well as component information. As for the vitals, this M14x R1 build has an Intel Core i7-2820QM processor (Sandy Bridge), 8GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GT 555M graphics, 750GB drive, and a Cougar Point HM67 chipset.
The M14x looks a whole lot like the M15x, but how do we know this isn’t an M15x? We can tell the laptop in question isn’t an existing M15x (R2) by the exterior ports: the right side of the M14x does not have the ExpressCard/54 slot and the port layout was changed from three 3.5mm audio jacks, eSATA/USB combo, and USB to two USB jacks, ethernet, and a lock port (see above). There are other updates as well: the front grills were changes, the area around the power button is more intricate, Klipsch speakers were used, and there appears to be USB 3.0, to name a few.
So the question then becomes, how to we know that this isn’t just the M15x R3? The images clarify this as well. The name plate on bottom of the computer says “M14x” and the spec list says “M14xR1″ on it. Though the review is quite thorough, there appears to be no mention of the weight or dimensions. These wouldn’t necessarily be further proof of the existence of the M14x but they would help explain the existence of the M14x when the M15x has proven to be popular.
It might just be time to start believing that the M14x will happen. What does everyone think? Any doubters? Anyone starting an M14x savings fund today?
Read on at Zol, via NBR, h/t to vikingrinn

Geek deals: Save a bit on the Alienware M18x gaming laptop by PKILLERH

With the release of Sandy Bridge, and subsequent delay, earlier this year, every laptop manufacturer has released refreshed or entirely new models featuring Intel’s latest chipset. Alienware’s M18x laptop is quite new, which is why it’s such a surprise to see a deal on it already. Don’t get too excited those, Alienware is just going to save you a few bucks on their new 18-inch flagship gaming rig… but every dollar counts, right?
If the black or red chassis with six different backlight colors fits your style, then the M18x is just the kind of beast necessary to satiate your portable gaming desires. The massive machine houses an 18.4-inch 1080p LCD, quad-core Sandy Bridge Core i7 processors, up to 32GB DDR3 RAM, up to dual NVIDIA or AMD graphics, dual hard drives, and a slot-loading DVD or Blu-ray drive.
If all of these goodies sound expensive, you would be right. The M18x starts at $1,999, but there is a little relief with a $75 coupon and a free shipping coupon. You can get out the door for $1,924 (excluding any applicable tax) with these coupons, as long as you order by May 18th.
Visit LogicBuy for the Alienware M18x

Back to Chips Print Geek deals: Alienware M11x Core i3 ULV gaming laptop for $699 by PKILLERH

Most gaming laptops are a bit of a misnomer, as you would not want to place such a computer in your lap and portability was a technical attribute, if not a practical one. Indeed, the more common 17-inch laptop had a chassis so large and heavy that it might well have just been a highly compact all-in-one desktop computer. In more recent years, with the proliferation of switchable graphics and transistor size shrinks, a small, portable gaming laptop has become a reality.
One such machine comes from no stranger to gaming machines: Alienware, now a subsidiary of Dell. Their M11x is a relatively tiny 11.6-inch that weighs just 4.39 lbs with a slightly chunky 1.29 inch thickness. On the inside of this small chassis you get a beefy Nvidia GeForce GT 335M 1GB graphics card, backed up by a Core i3 processor, capable of meeting most gaming desires on its 11.6-inch 720p display.
Connecting your external monitor is no problem thanks to both HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, and of course you get the trademark over-the-top Alienware design with accent lights and keyboard backlighting. The M11x also retains its portability with good battery life thanks to switchable graphics and a relatively large 64Whr 8-cell battery.
But what makes this beast the deal of the day is that this model starts at just $699, including those beastly Nvidia graphics and 4GB DDR3 RAM. If you’re itching for a more powerful processor, you can step up to the “r3″ model with Core i5 or Core i7 processors starting at $924. All of these deals are limited, so don’t wait too long on this one!
Visit LogicBuy for the Dell Alienware M11x Core i3 ULV deal

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ntel defines new Ultrabook category by PKILLERH

Intel has used Computex 2011 to launch a new category of computer called the Ultrabook that it hopes will dominate over the coming years.
Much like it has rethought its Atom processor roadmap to embrace mobile computing as well as hitting a 14nm process by 2014, Intel is now realigning its Core processor chips to allow for a whole new class of laptops.
The Ultrabook is, in a nutshell, a secure, performance laptop that comes in a “thin, light and elegant design”. In other words, it’s the performance you’d expect in a laptop, but with the aesthetics, weight, and size that better aligns with tablets (and most likely better competes with Apple’s premium laptop range). The best example of this so far has got to be Asus’ UX21, which Intel is already classing as an Ultrabook.
To be classed as an Ultrabook a machine will need to be running a Sandy Bridge Core processor, be no more than 20mm thick, and have a price point below $1,000. A number of these Ultrabook class computers are expected to land before the end of 2011 according to Intel. The good news is, Intel also plans to switch Ultrabooks over to the new Ivy Bridge processors early in 2012.
While an Ultrabook such as the UX21 may be desirable this year, the move to Ivy Bridge warrants waiting to buy. It will be Intel’s first 22nm Core processor that uses the Tri-Gate 3D transistor. 2012 Ultrabooks will also be the first to embrace Thunderbolt as well as USB 3.0 which Intel said it would support from next year.
So how confident is Intel that the Ultrabook platform will take off? During its announcement at Computex, Intel’s executive vice president Sean Maloney predicted that by the end of 2012 they would make up 40% of the consumer laptop market. If that’s the case, many of us will be carrying around some very light and pwoerful hardware next year.

Intel demos Keeley Lake swivel laptop by PKILLERH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P5QJrmL2G4&feature=player_embedded


Intel has used Computex 2011 to show off its proof-of-concept new Keeley Lake design.
Keeley Lake is essentially a laptop that converts to a tablet by incorporating a swivel display. That’s nothing new, but where Keeley Lake differs is in its use of the new Cedar Trail Atom processor.
Essentially, what Intel is offering manufacturers is the next-generation dual core Atom chip built on a 32nm process in a super-thin laptop design. The fact it converts to a tablet means it can potentially cross the gap to that market and be attractive to someone who wants both a netbook and a touchscreen tablet device.

In order to class as a Keeley Lake machine Intel has imposed a few must-haves. Just like the new Ultrabook category, the laptop can be no thicker than 20mm. It must also include a multi-touch capacitive display, and be “stylish” and “sleek” in its design. In other words, these machines have to be super thin and good looking.
The units on display at the Intel booth are not real products and will never come to market. However, Intel is hoping some of the big manufacturers will take a look and decide to develop their own Keeley Lake laptops.
Read more at Intel and Engadget
Matthew’s Opinion
Tablets are great for their portability and touch interface, but they aren’t perfect. If they were, we wouldn’t see keyboard accessories for them, or cases that double as a way to turn your tablet into a netbook.
I think there is definitely a market for Keeley Lake, but it has to allow for very thin laptops that remain easy and light to hold when in tablet mode. As they use an Atom chip, and with Intel’s restrictions on thickness, I’m pretty confident that’s both achievable and desirable for companies like Asus, HP, and Samsung to name but a few who may pick this design up.
We have netbooks and nettops today running Atom without a fan. With the move to 32nm there will be even less heat being dissipated meaning less cooling and the chance to go very thin. The new Ultrabook category is seen as the true MacBook Air competitor, but I don’t see why Keeley Lake couldn’t cater to that crowd too.
The one downside of Keeley Lake is manufacturers may see it as an opportunity to “go premium” and charge more than you would expect to pay for a netbook. That would be a mistake, and if anyone wants to compete with tablets they need to keep the price low for what is essentially a swivelling netbook.
The good news is, it may be very easy for manufacturers to keep the price down. Intel is expected to cut the price of Cedar Trail Atoms by as much as 50% meaning a Keeley Lake device can easily compete with current netbook pricing.
 Intel has used Computex 2011 to show off its proof-of-concept new Keeley Lake design.
Keeley Lake is essentially a laptop that converts to a tablet by incorporating a swivel display. That’s nothing new, but where Keeley Lake differs is in its use of the new Cedar Trail Atom processor.
Essentially, what Intel is offering manufacturers is the next-generation dual core Atom chip built on a 32nm process in a super-thin laptop design. The fact it converts to a tablet means it can potentially cross the gap to that market and be attractive to someone who wants both a netbook and a touchscreen tablet device.

In order to class as a Keeley Lake machine Intel has imposed a few must-haves. Just like the new Ultrabook category, the laptop can be no thicker than 20mm. It must also include a multi-touch capacitive display, and be “stylish” and “sleek” in its design. In other words, these machines have to be super thin and good looking.
The units on display at the Intel booth are not real products and will never come to market. However, Intel is hoping some of the big manufacturers will take a look and decide to develop their own Keeley Lake laptops.
Read more at Intel and Engadget
Matthew’s Opinion
Tablets are great for their portability and touch interface, but they aren’t perfect. If they were, we wouldn’t see keyboard accessories for them, or cases that double as a way to turn your tablet into a netbook.
I think there is definitely a market for Keeley Lake, but it has to allow for very thin laptops that remain easy and light to hold when in tablet mode. As they use an Atom chip, and with Intel’s restrictions on thickness, I’m pretty confident that’s both achievable and desirable for companies like Asus, HP, and Samsung to name but a few who may pick this design up.
We have netbooks and nettops today running Atom without a fan. With the move to 32nm there will be even less heat being dissipated meaning less cooling and the chance to go very thin. The new Ultrabook category is seen as the true MacBook Air competitor, but I don’t see why Keeley Lake couldn’t cater to that crowd too.
The one downside of Keeley Lake is manufacturers may see it as an opportunity to “go premium” and charge more than you would expect to pay for a netbook. That would be a mistake, and if anyone wants to compete with tablets they need to keep the price low for what is essentially a swivelling netbook.
The good news is, it may be very easy for manufacturers to keep the price down. Intel is expected to cut the price of Cedar Trail Atoms by as much as 50% meaning a Keeley Lake device can easily compete with current netbook pricing.

The Cr-48 Chrome OS laptop still has one easter egg left to find by PKILLERH

When Google launched the Cr-48 Chrome laptop 6 months ago it shipped with a number of Easter Eggs on board. There was even one in the YouTube marketing video introducing Chrome OS. It turned out to be a MENSA puzzle on a blackboard that netted the first person to figure it out a Cr-48.
Since then we’ve found out you can induce a browser crash with a flag setting, and that Google hid a developer mode on the laptop inside the battery chassis. Even the packaging that the Cr-48 came in was an Easter Egg of sorts.

For the completists out there who own a Cr-48 I have some bad news. Bill Richardson, a member of Google’s technical staff, logged into Google Groups today and informed everyone there is still one Cr-48 easter egg left. That’s right, 6 months of searching still hasn’t found all the hidden gems.
The only clue he’s given as to what it could be is in the name, stating “Cr-48. That should tell you something right there.”
It’s driving a few people up the wall trying to find out what this easter egg is, and with the only clue being the name it could take a while. “CR-48 is the unstable isotope of Chromium” has been one of the main things Cr-48 owners have been thinking about, but that could be completely the wrong track.
If you onw a Cr-48 get your thinking cap on, there’s kudos to be won here, and many a virtual back pat from fellow owners.

Kogan is offering first ever Chrome OS laptop in Australia by PKILLERH

The first company to launch a Chrome OS laptop is probably one you’ve never heard of. Kogan, which operates in Australia, is taking orders for a 12″ Chrome OS laptop that will ship on June 7.
The machine is called the Agora 12″ Ultra Portable Laptop. It runs an Intel Celeron 1.3GHz ULV processor and 1GB DDR2 RAM. Storage takes the form of a 30GB SSD, and graphics are handled by an integrated Intel GS40 chipset.
The display is actually an 11.6″ WXGA LED screen with a resolution of 1366 x 768. You also get a 1.3 megapixel webcam, 802.11B/G/N, 3-in-1 card reader, 3 USB 2.0 ports, Bluetooth, and both VGA and HDMI out.

Not only does it carry a decent set of features, Kogan claim the Agora will boot in 4.5 seconds. The battery life is a rather poor 3.5 hours, though, suggesting it has a small battery rather than being a power hungry device.
The Agora is listed as $349 Australian dollars plus postage, which is roughly US$371. But shipping one of these from Australia is sure to make the price sky rocket. You’re better off waiting for Acer and Samsung to release their Chrome OS machines instead.
via V3
Matthew’s Opinion
It’s easy to argue that the Cr-48 was the first ever Chrome OS laptop, but that wasn’t offered to consumers. The Agora is, even if those consumers are limited to Australia, and therefore Kogan has every right to advertise it as such.
The Agora looks like a decent netbook rather than laptop spec, but that battery life really lets it down. All Chrome OS laptops need to have long battery life as it’s a key feature for mobile users. We hope this is a bad decision by Kogan’s part through poor battery choice rather than a common theme we will see on Samsung and Acer Chrome OS hardware too.

Geek deals: $283 off Toshiba Satellite A660-BT3G25X Sandy Bridge laptop by PKILLERH

There are a lot of great mobile technologies out there today that make you forget you’re using a laptop and give you the performance of a desktop computer. Intel has a solid grasp on the mobile CPU market and has earned it with their excellent Core chips leading up to the current Core i3/i5/i7 models. NVIDIA has also stepped up lately with their seamless switchable graphics, named Optimus.
Combining these two technologies gives you top notch performance and maximizes your power efficiency. While you never get something for nothing, meaning battery life will still reflect your level of performance, it is a great combination for the demanding PC user. The downside to these high end, high performance, highly efficient technologies is that they cost more and tend only to end up in expensive notebooks.
If you’ve been lusting after the combination of an uber-powerful quad core Core i7 and an NVIDIA Optimus chipset, Toshiba has a deal that will get you drooling. You can pick up the 16-inch Satellite A660 laptop with the aforementioned goodies for just $846 after a massive $283 instant rebate. This is more than $100 less than the last deal on the A660 and you even get 25 percent off the cost of upgraded components.
Your $846 will get you the ridiculous Core i7-2630QM quad core processor that runs at 2GHz with up to 2.9GHz via Turbo Boost. RAM comes in at a generous 4GB and the NVIDIA GPU is a GT 540M with 1GB GDDR3. Wishing for a Blu-ray drive and more RAM? You can add the components you like and get 25 percent off the list price while you’re at it. This deal is expected to end by June 13th.

Logitech ships a multitouch Touchpad Lapdesk by PKILLERH

If you’ve ever tried to use a laptop while sitting on a sofa you realize the benefit of having a proper lapdesk peripheral. It keeps the laptop steady while giving a solid base on which to type. It also stops your lap from getting red hot, or your laptop from overheating as the pillow you were using as a makeshift desk is covering the air vent.
Logitech has been offering lapdesk solutions for a while now, but today it introduced a brand new one called the Touchpad Lapdesk N600. As the name implies, this is more than just a platform on which your laptop sits. Logitech has built in a retractable, wireless touchpad on the right hand side freeing you from the confines of the small touch area on your laptop.
The touchpad is 5-inches and allows for one, two, or three-finger input. One finger controls the mouse pointer, two fingers scrolls, and three fingers turns pages/navigates albums in the correct applications. There’s also a bank of four buttons for controlling the volume, launching your web browser, and switching off the Lapdesk.

Connection to your laptop is wireless using Logitech’s unifying receiver. That means if you already have a compatible external unifying mouse it will work from the same USB dongle. Battery life for the Lapdesk is rated at 6 months under normal usage.
The Touchpad Lapdesk N600 is avaialble now direct from Logitech for $69.99 with free shipping. Unfortunately, it’s not suitable for people with large laptops as the Lapdesk can only handle up to 16-inch devices.
Read more at Blog.Logitech and the N600 product page
Matthew’s Opinion
For someone who prefers an external mouse when using a laptop the Touchpad Lapdesk looks to be a decent compromise. You get a much larger, multi-function touch area without a rodent rolling aroound on your lap. Combine that with the lack of heat directly on your lap and this could work for a lot of people. The icing on the cake has to be the fact that it is wireless.
Paying $70 for a peripheral like this is a bit on the high side, but then if you spend a lot of time surfing while relaxing away from a desk it might just be worth it.

Laptop repair guy used fake error messages to capture nude webcam pics by PKILLERH

We’ve heard of software being installed on laptops to take control of their in-built cameras before, but one Orange County computer repair guy took it to a whole new level with modified error messages upping the chance of his victims being undressed in front of the laptop.
20-year-old Trevor Harwell got in the habit of installing a piece of software called Camcapture on the laptops he was repairing while working at Rezitech. With the software present on a machine Harwell could take control of its webcam remotely. His desired result was to capture women in a state of undress so he could take pictures of them.
Harwell wasn’t going to leave seeing these women naked up to chance, though. So what he did was to force the display of fake error messages on each machine. The messages stated that there was an issue with an internal sensor and the best way to solve it was to put the laptop “near hot steam for several minutes.” The reasoning for this, as explained in the eror message, was it would clean the sensor.
What Harwell was really trying to achieve was those laptops being carried into a bathroom while the owner had a shower. As surprising as it may sound, it worked, and Harwell collected thousands of images of his victims.
He got caught when he installed the software on a younger girls laptop and her mother became suspicious of the messages that kept popping up. She called the police and they discovered the setup.
Harwell has been arrested and faces multiple charges of computer access and fraud. He has been released on a $50,000 bond and Rezitech has since cut all ties and blocked his access to their system.
via AP
Matthew’s Opinion
I can’t believe this worked long enough for him to collect thousands of pictures of women showering or undressing with a laptop placed in the corner of a steamy bathroom. Was Harwell clever enough to pick victims that had absolutely no clue about computers so would believe anything, or was he just lucky for much longer than he should have been?
Almost an exact copy of this happened in 2008, but that guy didn’t use fake error codes. He was caught when one victim noticed her webcam light came on whenever she went near the laptop.
With the amount of porn available on the web nowadays you do have to wonder why some individuals go to such lengths to see women nude in this way. All we can say is be very careful who you let repair your machine.

laptop computer by PKILLERH

The component parts of a notebook computer. Although as powerful as a microcomputer, the battery pack enables the notebook to be used while travelling.

Portable microcomputer, small enough to be used on the operator's lap. It consists of a single unit, incorporating a keyboard, hard disk drives, and a screen. The screen often forms a lid that folds back in use. It uses a liquid-crystal or gas-plasma display, rather than the bulkier and heavier cathode-ray tubes found in most display terminals. A typical laptop computer measures about 210 × 300 mm/8 × 12 in (about the size of an A4 sheet of paper), is 5 cm/2 in in depth, and weighs less than 3 kg/6 lb 9 oz. In the 1980s there were several types of laptop computer, but in the 1990s designs converged on systems known as notebook computers. The first of these, such as the Epson HX-20 and Tandy 100, became available in the early 1980s, with the first PC-compatible notebook, the Toshiba T1100, following in 1985. In the 1990s, the notebook format became the standard for portable PCs and Apple PowerBooks. Since then, the ability to make smaller and smaller chips and associated hardware has led to hand-held, palm-sized, and pocket PC models. At the end of 2002, manufacturers began to supply a new type of laptop, the tablet PC.

This article is © Research Machines plc 2009. All rights reserved. Helicon Publishing is a division of Research Machines plc.

NEWS FOR LAPTOPS by PKILLERH

Before You Travel with a Laptop, Read these Articles for Tips and Tricks to Assist You
About this Section:
This section will help you prepare for your next trip abroad with your laptop computer - everything you may need from finding a roaming internet access provider to guarding against computer theft while on the road.
Before you begin your road trip, there are a number of issues you need to address.
First, there are hardware issues. You will need the correct power plug adapter so you can plug in your laptop when you get to your destination (and points in between). There are 9 different power plugs in use around the globe. In addition. your laptop may not be prepared to handle the 240VAC power you will encounter in many countries, so you may need a step-down transformer.
Next, you will have to deal with the telephone jacks which do not conform with the standard RJ-11 phone jack we all take for granted while traveling around the U.S. There are 39 different telephone jacks in use worldwide. You must have a telephone adapter to handle each of the phone jacks where you plan to travel. There is also a problem of trying to hook up your laptop computer to a digital phone line - that will blow your modem and then you can not use your computer. A special digital signal tester is available to test the line to make certain you are trying to connect to a phone line that will handle analog signals you computer's modem can handle.
Then there are the software issues. Laptops manufactured for use in the US have modems installed that do not recognize the dial tones used by most other countries. You will have to learn how to set your modem commands so your computer will ignore the strange dial tones and allow you to dial manually. Otherwise, your computer will not be able to function with your modem trying to recognize the strange dial tones.
Then there is a phenomenon called "tax impulsing". This is a condition that exists in certain European countries phone systems to measure the amount of time you are on the phone. It is a regular "beep" on the phone line - we normally ignore it during voice calls - that will cause your laptop to disconnect. There is a tax impulse filter so you can have normal communication using your laptop. 

The following Articles, Tips and Resources are meant to offer a solution for each of these potential problems - before you leave on your trip!

Mobile Internet Access

• Alternatives to the now defunct Iridium communication system
• EUnet Traveller simplifies Internet access in Europe, US
• iPass provides behind-the-scenes network for roaming Internet access
• AT&T offers software to ease international direct dialing
• International Internet access offered by GRIC network
• IBM offers roaming Internet access
• Are You Ready for VoiceXML?
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Tricks of the Trade

• How to get your laptop through customs when traveling
• Internet cafes offer advice to business travelers
• Phone calls via the Internet may save you money
• Internet telephone simplified by new handset
• Internet access at public libraries
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Road Reports

• Cruise update March 2006
• Cruise Lines Install On-Board Cyber Cafes to Keep Passengers Connected While on the High Seas
• Payphones offer inexpensive connections
• Asia traveler relies on experience and bare wires to stay online
• Vietnam moves only slowly onto the Information Superhighway
• RJ-11 phone jacks becoming common in Portugal
• Travelers to find a mixed bag in Japan
• Cyber Butler Serves Road Warrior's Needs
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Modem Configuration Tips

• How to program Windows to dial without waiting for a dial tone
• Manual dialing adds needed flexibility to online connections
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Laptop Security Tips

• Computer lock systems offer improved peace of mind
• Use common sense to minimize risk of computer loss in airports
• Motion-detector laptop lock: Good and bad
• Encryption protects your laptop's data from unwelcome eyes
• Other tips for protection of your personal laptop/notebook computer
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Tips to Making a Connection

• How to use an acoustic coupler
• How to go online by disassembling the telephone
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Batteries/Power Supply

• Travelers share tricks on how to find electric outlets in airports
• Strategies for extending laptop battery life
• Don't be tricked into replacing your PDA Battery before it is necessary
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Gadgets and Gizmos

• Telephone and electrical adapter charts
• E-mail by satellite coming of age
• Laptop keyboard adds flexibility for office use
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Fax to Email/Email by Voice Services

• Services help travelers receive fax messages while on the go
• Free services that convert Email to fax messages
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Laptop Carrying Cases

• Saddlebag carrying case designs offer camouflage and convenience
• Two new carrying case designs offer some refreshing alternatives
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