Episode 0029 - Traveling with your Mac

Traveling with MacBook Pro Cases: Incase 15" Neoprene Sleeve for MacBook Pro http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/15-neoprene-sleeve-cl57099 I put the MacBook Pro in the sleeve then into your standard Jansport backpack/bookbag. Looks like TSA allows you to leave laptop in sleeve for security screening http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/simplifying_laptop_bag_procedures.shtm Power: The power brick is a self switching 100 - 240V 50-60 Hz power supply, thus it doesn't require a voltage regulator to go from US power systems to European power systems. The only thing you need is an adapter to change the plug end to fit the different style plugs. I chose the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit - this comes with a set of 6 adapters http://store.apple.com/us/product/M8794G/B I charged my iPhone 3GS via usb from the MacBook Pro Two things I would look into for next time: Apple USB Power Adapter (UK) http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MB051B/A Magsafe Airline Adapter http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB441Z/A Second Battery (for units with removable batteries) http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB772LL/A Headphones: Apple In-Ear Headphones http://www.apple.com/ipod/inearheadphones/ Might want to consider noise canceling headphones http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/noise_cancelling_headphones/index.jsp Security: PGP Whole Disk Encryption this basically makes the disk a brick if it's removed from laptop or anyone tries to access it from a 3rd party device. Only thing you can do with it is reformat it and lose the data on it. Warning this also affects the use of the boot-up utility found on the included disks that come with your mac - no availability to repair permissions, etc... http://na.store.pgp.com/whole_disk_encryption_mac.html disable automatic login under security preference pane for extra security then go to System Accounts, click the "Login Options" button Display Login window as: "Name and Password" Also Go back to the Security Preference Pane and check "Require password to wake this computer from sleep or screensaver" this way if you leave mac on while you are out, it locks and keeps unauthorized uses from accessing your data. You might want to consider turning on your firewall as well if you are using the hotel computer network wifi/ethernet hardwire go to security preference pane, click on the firewall tab and choose "allow only essential services" if you have issues with certain apps functioning you might have to choose "Set access for specific services and applications" and then add the application using the plus button in the bottom left of the window. I suggest you test the firewall setting out before your trip to fine tune it. consider a laptop lock cable to secure laptop to desk/furniture if you are going to leave it in hotel room http://store.apple.com/us/product/TR414LL/A?mco=NTkwMDU1NQ Accessories: Be sure to remember things like USB cable for camera, small portable mouse, USB cable for iPod or iPhone. Might want to create a list a few days in advance and keep adding to it, checking it.. that way you don't forget anything. Also come up with a plan to charge batteries for your camera.. either USB, buy another battery, adapter fro charger (be sure charger can autoswitch it's voltage or you'll have to buy a voltage converter as well.) Pictures of London Vacation http://www.matthillyer.com