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Julie

Julie Report 24 Feb 2011 18:57

Has anyone ever taken their lap top on holiday

Von

Von Report 24 Feb 2011 18:57

Yes

Julie

Julie Report 24 Feb 2011 19:01

Where did you get your internet access from Von

Von

Von Report 24 Feb 2011 19:07

Julie
I went to the local pub that had free internet.
Cup of coffee or lunch and could access internet.
Before I had my laptop I used to go to the local library and log on for an hour.
I'm talking about the UK of course.
I phone is better of course.
Von

Julie

Julie Report 24 Feb 2011 19:11

Many thanks Von :o))

Foggy

Foggy Report 24 Feb 2011 19:14

Julie,
Why would you want to take a computer on holiday with you.?
I thought having a holiday is to get away from all the hum drum and relax, no distraction and have a good time.
Not trying to be rude, just asking.

Foggy

laughalot

laughalot Report 24 Feb 2011 19:16

sorry no i can't seem to get my lap top to work properly in my house,does it matter wot supplier your with as i'd like to take mine with me next time we go on hols regards lynne

Julie

Julie Report 24 Feb 2011 19:24

Foggy

i'll miss doing my farmtown on facebook while im away lolol...no not really
As we are going to Florida but not till May i'll need it to transfer my funds about

Julie

Julie

Julie Report 24 Feb 2011 19:26

Lynne

i wouldn't have thought it matter but am not 100% sure

Foggy

Foggy Report 24 Feb 2011 19:27

Julie,

I was just wondering, thats all.

Foggy

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2**

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** Report 24 Feb 2011 19:35

Julie, it may be worth googling to find out more about internet access in the area or emailing the hotel you're staying at to find out the fees. Have a lovely holiday in May :)

Von

Von Report 24 Feb 2011 19:39

Julie
We have been looking at hotels in the USA and many offer free Wifi.
Just make sure your insurance includes your laptop.
Take care
Von

Julie

Julie Report 24 Feb 2011 19:40

Thanks SRS

We have a Villa....will pop into TC tomorrow & ask them...hopefully they'll know

Julie

Julie Report 24 Feb 2011 19:49

Thanks Von

I didn't think about that

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2**

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** Report 24 Feb 2011 19:54

Also Julie, think about what would happen if your laptop was broken or stolen? (not trying to put you off by the way) Would you have everything on it backed up at home? If it was stolen would the info on it be secure?

Julie

Julie Report 24 Feb 2011 20:02

Its my Son's Lap top so nothing major on there.

I have 2 choices.....either take my own or use an internet cafe & then wipe what i have done

Don't worry i don't think you are trying to put me off, you have given me some good pointers

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2**

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** Report 24 Feb 2011 20:19

Again another thought (don't know the answer).....would your bank details be 100% safe if you used an internet cafe? Again it may be worth googling.

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2**

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** Report 24 Feb 2011 20:22

Have a look at these sites, they all say don't use an internet cafe to do your online banking:

http://www.goworkabroad.co.uk/keeping-details-safe-internet-cafes.html

http://www.nationwide.co.uk/internetbanking/onlinesecurity/whattodoif.htm

http://www.travellerspoint.com/forum.cfm?thread=52584

Julie

Julie Report 24 Feb 2011 20:35

Its not Banking as such......they are currency cards

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2**

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** Report 24 Feb 2011 20:46

ahhh, they sound quite a sensible idea. I've never used them before but am thinking of using them next time we go abroad.