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This is a laptop checklist of the things to do before you leave on your next business trip and what to bring along.

One-time Steps

• Insurance - Who is responsible if the laptop is lost or stolen?  Check with your insurance carrier.

• Security - There are number of steps you can take to both physically and electronically to lock down your laptop from the bad guys. See my article on the 12 basic steps for laptop security.

When traveling on business nothing can be more frustrating than all the delays that occur in modern travel. One company has come up with a clever idea for making traveling easier - TripChill. TripChill is a full service mobile concierge providing automated travel assistance to ensure all of your travels go smoothly.

By Ray Stahl
Feb 6, 2009

In my first article laptop travel checklist I focused on traveling as an individual and what you should bring with you to make life easier.

This article focuses on what to bring when you are working with group of people while traveling. In that case you need to think more about group communications, connectivity, and privacy.

The single biggest difference between a desktop and laptop computer is portability. This fact alone means you have to take extra steps to protect your laptop from the unscrupulous. I have put together a check list to help you take basic precautions in securing your laptop for your travels.

Before you leave and something that you should have done already

International Travel