Comments on: The Hazards of Traveling with a Computer https://www.alexinwanderland.com/the-hazards-of-traveling-with-a-computer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hazards-of-traveling-with-a-computer Sat, 17 Sep 2016 16:10:11 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kristin M https://www.alexinwanderland.com/the-hazards-of-traveling-with-a-computer/#comment-1127853 Fri, 08 May 2015 20:46:06 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=7540#comment-1127853 In reply to Alex.

Thanks for the advice, Alex! I had thought that about the Air but wanted to make sure the sales guy at the mac store wasn’t just trying to up-sell me. 😉

]]> By: Alex https://www.alexinwanderland.com/the-hazards-of-traveling-with-a-computer/#comment-1126581 Tue, 05 May 2015 23:15:55 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=7540#comment-1126581 In reply to Kristin McNeil.

Actually I have upgraded to the Retina Pro! The Air does not have enough storage space for me and I also worried about running video and photo editing programs on it. For me, the Pro is the best choice and I have loved the lighter size of the Retina compared to my previous model. Good luck choosing!

]]> By: Kristin McNeil https://www.alexinwanderland.com/the-hazards-of-traveling-with-a-computer/#comment-1126448 Tue, 05 May 2015 16:34:20 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=7540#comment-1126448 Hi Alex, I see this post is a few years old so I wanted to check in with you if you are still using the same laptop. I am on the market for a new laptop and am trying to decide between the 13″ Macbook Air (3 lbs) or the 13″ Macbook Pro with Retina (3.5 lbs). I like the price of the Air better but I’m concerned about running Photoshop on it (not heavily but for some photo editing and adding watermark). Is that why you went with the Pro? Does the 13″ screen seem small ever? What is the solid state hard drive? Can I buy a Macbook with that? Thanks for your advice!

]]> By: Alex https://www.alexinwanderland.com/the-hazards-of-traveling-with-a-computer/#comment-206685 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 11:58:52 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=7540#comment-206685 In reply to Ashley of Ashley Abroad.

Ashley, so glad this story inspired you to start doing those things… wish I had earlier! As for the homeowner’s insurance, you’d have to check your specific policy, but mine absolutely covers travel in any and every part of the world! It’s fantastic.

]]> By: Ashley of Ashley Abroad https://www.alexinwanderland.com/the-hazards-of-traveling-with-a-computer/#comment-206680 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 11:55:06 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=7540#comment-206680 Thank you for posting this Alex, after I saw this I bought an external hard drive, installed Prey and started using Time Machine- all things I definitely needed to do! One question though- with your homeowners insurance wouldn’t the computer have to be stolen from home? I’m trying to figure out the best way to get insurance for my laptop while I travel- I was thinking World Nomads travel insurance but am not sure if that covers electronics. Thanks!

]]> By: Alex https://www.alexinwanderland.com/the-hazards-of-traveling-with-a-computer/#comment-28732 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:31:32 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=7540#comment-28732 In reply to Em.

Thanks Em, and good luck on your travels! Another idea I’ve heard for back-up when traveling is to periodically burn a disc of photos and mail it home. As long as the postal service pulls through, you’ll have a third copy safe at home.

]]> By: Alex https://www.alexinwanderland.com/the-hazards-of-traveling-with-a-computer/#comment-28719 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:59:21 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=7540#comment-28719 In reply to Marijn.

That’s a great idea! I’ve been meaning to set something like that up for my blog. Unfortunately internet can be super sketchy here in Thailand, so online backup isn’t the best option here!

]]> By: Em https://www.alexinwanderland.com/the-hazards-of-traveling-with-a-computer/#comment-28643 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:14:27 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=7540#comment-28643 great content and great tips. Regardless my scientific background my hard-drive is as messy as the more artistic minded artist!! I will run time machine asap as I am embarking in a year of solo travelling. I hope to record mainly through photography so I know I will need hard-drive space and photoshop…hope my little Mac friend will stay with me. All the best for your “reorganizing” the new hard-drive!!!

]]> By: Marijn https://www.alexinwanderland.com/the-hazards-of-traveling-with-a-computer/#comment-28425 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:14:31 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=7540#comment-28425 In reply to Alex.

Thats a good thing to have your laptop and backup devices stored separately. I’m using an “online backup service” that makes my backups weekly so i dont forget 😉

]]> By: Alex https://www.alexinwanderland.com/the-hazards-of-traveling-with-a-computer/#comment-28297 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:11:24 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=7540#comment-28297 In reply to Erik.

I’m so glad to hear it! It always makes our own mistakes a tad less painful if someone else can learn from them, right?

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