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Portable Computers for Portable Careers

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This month seems to be all about portable careers here at Future Expats. No matter what portable career you choose, you'll need a computer -- even if it's just to handle email and bookkeeping. And when your career is portable, you'll probably want a computer that's, well, easily portable. The Netbook After my first visit to Panama, I wrote about the computer I chose to bring with me on my scouting trip. It had to: Be easy to carry -- in other words, light weight Have features that would …

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Use a VPN with your Tablet or Smart Phone

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Recently I started using a VPN (virtual private network) on my Android tablet. If you're using your Android device (phone or tablet) on a public WiFi network, snoopers can glom onto your data so it's important to protect yourself. Especially if you're using your tablet to connect to bank accounts, a VPN is a very good idea. You can review the most important reasons to use a VPN here. As an expat, you've got another reason to use a VPN, even if you're on a secure WiFi network at …

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Netbook vs. Tablet — the Best Portable Computer for Working on the Go

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Technology for Anywhereists When I went to Panama last spring, I debated long and hard about what type of computer to carry with me. Did I want my industrial-strength laptop, weighing in at over 10 pounds? Not so much. So I started investigating smaller, lighter alternatives. The two main contenders, based on portability and cost, were either a netbook computer or a tablet. I found the tablet intriguing, but in the end opted for a netbook. My reasoning? I needed to work while on the road, …

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