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Traveling with Your Devices
Traveling with Your Devices
When traveling for Work
When traveling for Work
Speak with IT.
Speak with IT.
The IT staff can address most concerns that you may have about the tech you use for work. We would recommend that you speak to IT a week before you leave for travel.
Using Box Drive
Using Box Drive
Box drive offers a feature that allows you to have offline access to a folder of your choice on your laptop. We recommend that you use a personal folder that's smaller in size because it will take up your physical storage space on your laptop. There are instructions here if you would like to know how to enable the
offline feature for a folder.
Charge your electronics before travel.
Charge your electronics before travel.
Make sure all the electronics (phone, camera, notebook) are charged the day/night before you
Make sure all the electronics (phone, camera, notebook) are charged the day/night before you
leave for the airport.
Turn off the computer before packing.
Turn off the computer before packing.
Before packing your computer, remove all adapters, mouse dongles, and USB flash drives, and then
turn off your computer. Sometimes, the laptop won't go to sleep and can experience overheating.
Laptop at the Airport
Laptop at the Airport
As per IT policy, you are to keep your laptop as a carry-on and never check it in during your
As per IT policy, you are to keep your laptop as a carry-on and never check it in during your
flight.
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Do research about the amenities that are offered at the hotel you are staying (ie, do they offer
free wifi).
You can download a copy of a checklist here.
Steps to take to ensure your tech continues to work
Steps to take to ensure your tech continues to work
The following are steps to help you be prepared for work in the field or remotely:
The following are steps to help you be prepared for work in the field or remotely:
Setup Early - Give yourself about 30-45 minutes to set up your equipment, but more importantly, to
test your equipment.
Refer to your checklist - Double-check to see if you have all the parts and equipment needed before becoming mobile.
Hot Spots (for domestic travel Only): Using your phone's hotspot may help if you are in an area with poor or no Wi-Fi.
Stay Close to Your Equipment—You should stay close to your equipment. If you have to step away, pack it up.
Small Reminders
Small Reminders
IT can provide portable hotspots if you are traveling within the US.
Report any lost or stolen tech to IT as soon as it happens/you realize.
Keep liquids away from your electronic devices.
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