Tools for the Road Warrior

Not too many years ago, phones were tethered to desks by wires, and when you left the office, it pretty much didn't matter whether you were at the deli or on the moon: You were out of touch, and that was it. Now, we carry our phones in our pockets and we can communicate whether we're at the office, in the car, or on the beach.

Likewise, not too many years ago, computers were islands unto themselves. Sharing files and data between computers in the same office was a pretty big deal; it was difficult, expensive, and mysterious. Nowadays, your computer can be as well-connected as you are. Whether you're in your office, at home, or overseas, and whether your computer came with you or stayed behind, you should be able to ...

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