Taking Your Tablet PC and Business to Travel with You: 5 Must-read Resources

So, have you decided that you want to travel the world bringing along your business – and a tablet PC – with you and run everything from your iPad or any other tablet PCs? If your answer is yes, then your next step is getting prepared so you can make the most of your tablet.

When running a location independent business on a tablet, you need to be sure that you have everything you need in it. Not only that, you should prepare things important in managing your business remotely. You also need to take care of your tablet well, as it will be one of your trusted travel companions.

Well, it turns out that there are some things you need to prepare, I suppose. No worries, I have searched the web and have chosen the best 5 of the many web pages I read on how to prepare everything for traveling with a tablet PC.

So, let cut the chase of and be enlightened with these 5 web pages on traveling with a tablet:

1. Tips for travel with an iPad and other tablets – LonelyPlanet.com

Ah, travel and Lonely Planet… what do you expect? Lonely Planet is one of the most-visit websites when it comes to travel. And not only leisure traveling, bringing your business on a trip also gets much attention. The Lonely Planet article, written by Shawn Low, provides answers to some of the most common questions about traveling with your iPad (and any other tablet PCs.)

2. Top Tips For Travelling with an iPad and Tablet PC – WeekendNotes.com

Lesley Mitchell shares her very own experience traveling with a tablet PC (and a family with 2 kids!) Although focused on non-business traveling, you can learn a lot from Lesley. You can then translate what you have learned into business travel.

3. iPad travel: guide to taking your tablet abroad – TechRadar.com

Similar to number 1 and 2 above, Nik Rawlinson wrote the article to share with the readers some tips on how to travel with your iPad, including some resources and apps to help you make the most of your iPad while on the go. There is also a good tip in the article, talking about how to insure your tablet PC and why you should consider doing it.

4. Travel Tips for Leaving the Laptop Behind – DataDoctors.com

The article shows you things to consider when deciding to go traveling without your laptop (and choose a tablet, instead.) It’s a Q-and-A article offering valuable advice on whether traveling with a tablet is a viable option for you, as well as on how to make the most of your tablet PC. You can also get valuable tips on what to do before traveling without your laptop – such as backing up your files, and so on.

5. How to secure your smartphone and tablet PC when travelling – PCAdvisor.co.uk

Last but not least, this article is a must read; written by Logan Kugler, the article shares some ways to secure your tablet better, including tips on how to keep your device safe while traveling.

So, there you go – 5 resources to get you started. There are actually plenty others, but those 5 are the most compelling ones, in my opinion; if you have found great tips on how to use your tablet PC better for business, please share yours. Many thanks!

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About the Author

Ivan Widjaya A mobile entrepreneur who loves to work anytime, anywhere he wants. He runs several popular business blogs, make money online and live a geoarbitrage lifestyle. He typically works at home and travel with his family when he wants to, often without his business.