Information is what powers business trips. It’s one of your most precious assets and you should take every step to keep it safe.
Take it from someone who has left his office without synchronsing his laptop and PC, who has wiped out days worth of work because he neglected to install a backup system and who even has lost clients because he ignored the importance of good, reliable information.
Don’t make the same mistakes I have. Here’s what a career on the road has taught me about computer data:
5 Tips for Travels Start every trip with a synch
Making sure your PDA and PC are both up-to-date is pretty easy. Generally, you just slip the handheld into its cradle and the computer does the rest. Synchronising one PC with another isn’t as straightforward. I’ve tested every conceivable tool, including the one that came with my computer operating system, and they can be tricky. But it’s definitely worth learning, because once you leave the office, I guarantee you’ll be glad you updated your laptop.
Don’t trust your computer
Memory sticks that plug into your laptop are essential to the integrity...