DISQUS

Charle · 2 years ago

If you leave your MacBook in your hotel room, hide it and remove the hard drive and take that with you.

I can't say I see the utility or practicality of this tip at all. I don't imagine most people have the knowledge and/or tools with them while on travel to remove their hard drive. The battery is easy. Hard drive, not so much.

Otherwise, great article. I just got back from a trip to Boston, and your points about keeping the battery charged are right on point. Between sessions everyone was sitting in the hallway, sucking power into their MacBooks and MacBook Pros.

Brent · 2 years ago

Point taken and definitely understandable. Honestly, it was just yet another tip that you *could* do to protect your data. I really do not recommend to most that taking your HD out on a regular basis is a good idea, but, it would do the trick, wouldn't it? However impractical it might be, it's gets the job done. I guess if you were REALLY concerned about the data in your MacBook, the better solution would be to just spot weld it to your body and take it with you everywhere you go or plainly just leave it at home. I have to agree though, it is a tad bit extreme but it is an option.

Sue Ann Olsavicky · 2 years ago

Accessorize your MacBook for the trip! I've seen some older MacBooks that have indentations on the screen from the keyboard after being jostling around though airports and such! I got the Incase neoprene sleeve and also the Macware Protection Pack for my newest Mac. You can see both at store.apple.com. I’ve read where the label inside the neoprene sleeve has a tendency to scratch the top of the Mac case…but it is easy to clip a few of the treads and just remove it. I like the sleeve because it all fits nicely in whatever carrier you choose. Personally, I use case that doesn’t’ scream laptop…but also doesn’t have the extra padding that a laptop bag has. I've also read that you can leave the neoprene sleeve on the Mac as is goes through airport security, I haven't traveled yet with it so I can't confirm that tidbit of info.

gordon · 2 years ago

i love my macbook and would never want it to get lost or stolen.

http://www.gordonphoto.net

Brent · 2 years ago

Kenny just dugg this post - I can't wait to see the comments about the hard drive suggestion. Here we go! haha

Aditya · 2 years ago

If you re traveling out of country, make sure you have electrical adaptors. Few places in the world uses 110 AC current except the US and Canada, so make sure you have the adaptors you need.

Macbook charger works with international voltages - 240 V 60 Hz. so you wouldnt need a 30/40 bucks adapter. just a 3/6 bucks plug adapter would do just fine.

Andre · 2 years ago

"Make sure you have the contact information and account numbers for your ISP provider and tech support—just in case."

I have no possible idea how this could be useful.

Brent · 2 years ago

You can't be too prepared... just in case

Mark Watson · 2 years ago

And as an added bonus all these tips can also apply to your children or pets.

teomat · 2 years ago

I am going to give you an iBook G4 and ask you to remove the HDD.

Probably easier to ensure that you have a recent backup/image of your HDD before you leave, and an insurance policy to cover possible theft?

Passwords and master passwords to be set and used.

My ISP provider and tech support details are of absolutely no use whatsoever to me even if I have only traveled a mile away.

A wooden spoon would be of more use :)

traveller · 2 years ago

Even if your laptop would fit in the hotel safe, is it really that secure? I think not...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPcmZ7zIqfo

Jen · 2 years ago

Does anyone know how a macbook holds up to the magnetic xray fields of airport security? my ipod went on the fritz last year after going thru security conveyor belt. it could have also been for other reasons.

Brent · 2 years ago

I've sent mine through several x-rays and it's still fine. Not to say it's impervious, but my experience has been fine.

Tiexgrr · 2 years ago

removing your harddrive can void you warrenty but if you have important data why not remove it and the battery it wont get far with out either of them right? :)

Late Hotel · 10 months ago

you should never leave your macbook in your hotel room. It's better to hire a safety deposit box.

Barry · 9 months ago

I'm going to Disney World, Orlando in 1 month, and I would like some help with this matter. I have the white MacBook, and cannot decide on whether to, while viewing Disney World, leave the said laptop with the hotel staff in one of their safes, or to stow it in the personal safe in the room. Just if you need the hotel at which i'm staying at, it is the Hilton (those points really stack up!).