Smooth Sailing This Summer

Are you ready for summer? I am.  I've got some plans to do a little traveling with my family, spend a little more time outdoors, and hopefully catch a Sox game or two.

Like me, you're probably going to be giving your laptop and Blackberry a hard workout this summer to keep you tied in while out of the office.  So it's a good idea to get it in shape now and treat it right to ensure an uninterrupted work/play/travel schedule.

Before traveling, here are a few things you can do to protect your mobile systems:

And while you're on the road, always be sure to:

1) Back up your data.  There are some really easy automated ways to do this and believe me, you'll thank me later if you do this now.   

2) Purchase a USB storage device and save the work you need.  You don't want to be away from the office with no access to your critical documents.

3) Be sure to secure your laptop and mobile device.  If you have sensitive information, use an encryption solution to protect yourself.

4) Carry the name and number of your tech support service (1800-PlumHelp works!) in your wallet.  Like Capital One, you don't want to be left without it.

Enjoy the summer and remember to protect yourself from the sun!