Important Laptop Accessories
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External hard drive
I have an external hard drive with a 160 gigabyte capacity. I actually forgot what its rpm is but I’m confident that it’s one of the fastest models currently in the market. I use it mainly to back up my important files and any work that I am doing. It gives me the peace of mind that I need – should anything bad happen to my laptop, all my files are safely stored in a separate drive.
Plus, I don’t like to maximize my laptop’s hard disk. That’s because in the long run it will cause my laptop to run slower than usual.
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Optical mouse
My laptop’s built in track pad works fine but sometimes my hand yearns for the feel of an actual mouse. This is especially handy whenever I do some graphic work and I have to open up my Photoshop program. Just try creating paths using your track pad and you’ll know what I mean.
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Laptop bag
No laptop should be without one. That is my rule and I spread that rule to my fellow laptop users. A laptop can easily get scratched when it’s bumped or heaven forbid, dropped. A laptop bag will help cushion the blow as well as make it easier for you to carry around. Plus a nice bag can be a fashion statement as well.
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Skin
I put a beautiful skin on my laptop’s cover. It’s a picturesque beach scape of an island somewhere in the tropics. The picture is warm, relaxing and inviting. And I’ve seen a lot of people (women mostly) who stare at my laptop because of that skin.
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Portable printer
I actually have a portable printer that I always put in my car just in case I need to print out something while I’m outside. And it did prove very handy a few times when I had to print some spreadsheets for clients who suddenly asked me for another hard copy.
These are just a few of my laptop accessories. There are more out there and I’m sure you can find something that will make your life a lot easier.
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