copy of the date book or calendar program you keep current on your
desktop. Use an Ethernet cable, WiFi connection, or sneakernet. (A USB
memory key or a CD-R are the modern ways of transferring a set of files
when there is not a network in place.) You can create a folder on the
laptop for the work, or use the Windows briefcase function to hold
copies that will later be synchronized to the desktop.- Check the integrity of the data files you transferred.
- Test your applications one more time to make sure they work properly
after defragmentation. - Check the contents of your computer kit bag to make sure it is properly
stocked with anything you can envision using on your trip. See Chapter 23
for my kit contents.
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