Business trips often means taking your laptop with you. However, traveling greatly increases the risk of your laptop being stolen or damaged. Often, the files stored on the laptop are critical to the success of the trip. To make sure you have a successful trip even if your laptop is stolen or damaged, follow these guidelines:

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Before the trip:

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1. Make sure you have a complete backup of all the information and files on the computer. A full backup of your data should be the last thing you do before packing the computer into your bag. This backup should stay at home, as it is the ultimate fallback when disaster strikes.

2. Make a separate copy of files that you expect to need on the trip. These could be on a recordable disk or USB thumb drive. This ensures that you have access to these files even if your laptop is stolen or damaged. It also gives you some flexibility to use another computer at your destination in case you need it to access the Internet or a data projector.

This copy should preferably not go into your laptop bag. If the bag is stolen, lost or damaged, you need to be able to get hold of the files.

3. Email critical files to yourself. Using one of the online email services, you can keep a copy of your files online and retrieve them when needed. This could be a real life-saver. However, to make it manageable, do this only for your four or five most critical files.

4. Don't forget your contacts. Synchronize your cellphone or PDA with your computer and export your contact database to a file that can be viewed as plain text. If you need to retrieve any of this information, you do not want to have to import all your contact information into your client's Outlook just to be able to view it.

5. If you can do it easily, scan your tickets and other travel documentation and make it part of the backup. Often the originals are kept with your laptop, so if that is stolen, you at least have some proof to fall back on.

Following these guidelines could change a business disaster into a mere inconvenience. It only takes a couple of minutes, but could mean the difference between success and failure.

Laptop Backup: Preparing For a Business Trip

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Black Friday Dell Inspiron DUO iD-4495FNT Laptop with Docking Station (Foggy Night) 2011 Deals

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Black Friday Dell Inspiron DUO iD-4495FNT Laptop with Docking Station (Foggy Night) Feature

1.5 GHz Intel Atom dual-core N550 processor
2GB, DDR3, 800MHz, 1 DIMM
320GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
10.1" Widescreen HD (1366X768) Multi-Touch Display, Integrated Intel NM10 Express graphics
Genuine Windows 7 Home

Black Friday Dell Inspiron DUO iD-4495FNT Laptop with Docking Station (Foggy Night) Overview

Sometimes you want to touch. Sometimes you need to type. With the new touch-sensitive, Flash-capable Inspiron duo convertible tablet, you can do both in style. You can tell it's Dell. The innovative flip design lets you switch from touch to type in seconds. Listen to music, use as an alarm clock or view your photos with the Inspiron duo Audio StationRead books,watch movies and play games on the 10-inch high-definition (HD) display. Docking Station included.

Black Friday Dell Inspiron DUO iD-4495FNT Laptop with Docking Station (Foggy Night) Specifications

Sometimes you want to touch, sometimes you need to type. With the new touch-sensitive Dell Inspiron DUO convertible tablet, you can do both in style. The innovative flip design lets you switch from type to touch in seconds, allowing you to more comfortably read books, watch movies, and play games on the 10.1-inch high-definition display. It also offers the power of dual-core computing performance via the Intel Atom N550 processor to help you stay productive on the go.

The Dell Inspiron Mini Duo looks like a regular netbook....

...but it can also convert into a tablet...

It comes with Dell's innovative Stage software, which provides a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs, and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream.

This Dell notebook comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (32-bit version). You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.

Key Features

Picture perfect. Experience superb visuals on the 10.1-inch HD display with multi-touch support.
Converts to your needs. The unique flip-hinge design enables seamless transition between touch and type modes.
Your life at your fingertips. The intuitive touch screen and duo Stage software provide quick and easy access to your music, movies and photos.
Support for Adobe Flash. View your multimedia the way it was designed to be seen with the fully Flash-capable Inspiron duo.
See me, hear me. Stay connected to friends and family with the 1.3 MP Webcam5 and microphone.
Docking Station Included

Specifications

10.1-inch HD multi-touch display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution for native HD 720p display and featuring a 16:9 aspect ratio that brings all your entertainment to life in stunning bright colors.
1.5 GHz Intel Atom dual-core N550 processor (1 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to provide new levels of support for applications like games, as well as Adobe Flash technology for improved access to multimedia sites such as YouTube and Hulu.
320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
2 GB installed DDR3 RAM (800 MHz)
Integrated Intel NM10 Express graphics with Microsoft DirectX 9.0 support.
Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks (plus backwards compatibility with older wireless routers).
Bluetooth connectivityenables you to communicate and synchronize wirelessly with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers and cell phones.
Comfortable keyboard that's 92 percent the size of a standard laptop keyboard with curved keys for a comfortable fit. Also includes a new palm rest that helps resist fingerprints.
Stereo speaker with 2 watts of power (1 watt x 2 speakers)
1.3-megapixel webcam with digital array microphone
...with just a flip of the screen.
4-cell battery
Measures 11.22 x 7.66 x 1.13 inches (WxDxH)
Weighs 3.05 pounds
Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty; 24/7 phone support; mail-in service

Connectivity & Expansion

2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players to external hard drives.
1 headphone, 1 microphone

What's in the Box

This package contains the Dell Inspiron DUO iD-4495FNT notebook PC, AC adapter, docking station, rechargeable battery, and printed documentation.

The centrally located, easy-to-use Dell Support Center application offers provides personalized support resources. Conveniently located on your PC's desktop with quick links to service, support and system resources. You'll be able to keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently through automated fixes for common configuration issues.

Included Software

McAfee SecurityCenter with Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall (6-month subscription); Microsoft Office Starter 2010

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Dell's innovative Stage multimedia software.

The Stage That Sets Itself

Dell Stage delivers the things that matter to you right to your desktop, with your most recent content always front and center. Seamlessly toggle between your favorite applications (photos, videos, music, Web pages and more) with ease, all from Stage's sleek, movie-reel style interface.

With Stage, you can easily edit and crop your photos, then share them with family and friends on Facebook or Flickr--no extra software required. Want to find that song you love? MusicStage lets you search your music collection by artist, title or even genre. And when you're ready to share your home movies, PhotoStage makes it easy to play and upload video files to Facebook.

When you buy a Dell system equipped with Stage software, you get a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream. Stage delivers the things you need, right where you need them.