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Mobile computing; tips and techniques

Apr 24 2008

Surf the Internet with mobile broadband

If WiFi hotspots are few and far between, you can now get on the Internet practically anywhere, with devices and deals from major mobile phone providers.

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Apr 24 2008

Forward calls to your mobile phone

Internet phone service, Skype, offers a number of affordable ways to manage your home business communications. From cheap international phone calls and video conferencing to voicemail and call forwarding.

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Apr 24 2008

Checking email on your mobile phone

A Blackberry is a smart phone and one of the most popular devices for working away from the home office. They allow you to surf the web, check your e-mail and edit some office documents, but tend to be more popular with bigger businesses, who can take advantage of special Blackberry servers. You don't have to have a Blackberry to check your email on the move.

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Apr 24 2008

Working wirelessly with your laptop

Most laptops purchased in the last few years will come with everything you need to get online even when you're away from home. Most can pick up wireless Internet access from receivers already built-in.

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Aug 21 2006

Protect data when on the move
If you use a laptop when you are on the move, chances are you are carrying with you a lot of important data. With some simple preparation, you can keep your business data secure. Here's how:
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