Catherine's Mobile Office Tech Blog

FAQ - A visitor has written and asked about problems with laptop displays and I've presented some that I have heard about and how you should deal with them. This is by no means a complete listing of problems with displays, I'm sure there are more that I haven't yet come across or heard about yet. So if you've had an issue with a laptop display and you don't see it covered here, feel free to share with us what your laptop display problem was and how you resolved it.

How To - How many times do you remind yourself not to have drinks near your laptop but forget? It can be hard to work and not have a nice beverage handy, especially when you need a caffeine fix to keep you going.

Spills can happen at anytime and you may not even be the person responsible. Time is very important and you have to be prepared to work quickly to tidy up a spill to protect your laptop from further damage.

Step - by - Step A visitor has asked for suggestions on sharing office space and what office layouts will make the most of the available space.
I've come up with 5 possible layouts and additional suggestions regarding setting up a new office space, especially when sharing workspace.

Guide Picks - With briefcase style computer cases mobile workers should look for well-padded and adjustable shoulder straps, plenty of storage space for small accessories, thick padding in the interior and a secure means of strapping the notebook in place. Other nice features to have include: quick access pockets on the exterior for cell phones and paperwork. Weight is another consideration to be kept in mind when looking at computer cases. Check out some of my favourite briefcase style computer cases.

Guide Tips - While we may not spend as much time in our home office as we'd like, we can still have very functional and well designed home offices without breaking any bank accounts to accomplish this.

Use some outside-the-box thinking and bargains you may find to create a great home office that you won't mind spending some time in.

Guide Tips - Understanding what each style of laptop carrying case has to offer can make your decision regarding which laptop carrying case to purchase easier. See what each style has to offer and how they differ from each other.

Whether you want to project a professional image or go for the casual look - there is a laptop carrying case style which will fit your needs.

Guide Tips - While it may seem second nature to use your cell phone anywhere and anytime, including while driving your vehicle; be warned that there are places where you can get yourself into trouble by using your cell phone while driving.

Keep yourself and other drivers safe on the road by knowing where NOT to use your cell phone when driving. New locations have been added to where it is now illegal to use a cell phone while driving.

Book Review - This book provides great tips and ideas on how to make your telecommuting arrangement succeed. It's important to note though, that the tips also apply to mobile workers.
You'll find ideas on ways to keep communication lines run smoothly with onsite co-workers and maintain balance in your life.

Issues - Whether you work on the road or from a home office, do you know what insurance coverage you have? Are you aware that mobile workers may require special endorsements? Find out more and make sure you aren't left exposed to any risks.

How To -Use the power of your Bluetooth enabled mobile devices to connect to the Internet while traveling on the road. Mobile workers don't need to depend on or miss being connected when they can use a Bluetooth enabled cellphone as their Internet modem.