How to equip your UMPC

To take advantage of your new UMPC for traveling and vacationing, you’ll want to make sure that you have some specific hardware and software in place.

First, if you don’t want to get lost walking around foreign cities or hiking in the Grand Canyon, you’ll want to get some GPS software and hardware. A good place to start is with Microsoft Streets & Trips with GPS Locator. This software and hardware lets you set up your GPS with Plug and Play.

Next, you’ll likely need some synchronization software to keep your files at home synched with your files on the road. FolderShare Beta is a free resource that you may want to try. Having an easy way to sync files with your PC before you leave for vacation is quite important.

You want to make sure that you have copies of important items like itineraries, e-tickets, and hotel reservation confirmations. Synching when you get home also helps you make sure you back up the photos, videos, music, and other items that you created while you were away.

Also, you’ll need to make sure that you have a sturdy carrying case—one that’s waterproof if you’ll be at the beach. Finally, if you plan to get a little work done while you’re away, you’ll need a copy of Microsoft Office. You can purchase all of these things from Windows Marketplace.

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