The document provides packing tips for tech-savvy travelers attending the NetApp Insight Americas conference in Las Vegas. It recommends neatly coiling peripheral cables in recycled toilet paper tubes, labeling cables and adapters to avoid confusion, backing up important data before traveling, password protecting devices, enabling GPS locator services in case devices get lost, making a list of devices and checking it twice before leaving, using an organizer like Cocoon's GRID-IT system to prevent devices from knocking around in bags, bringing a TSA-friendly laptop bag, and bringing an external battery pack to charge devices when outlets are not available.

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High Tech Traveler
For happy travels to
NetApp Insight
Americas Las Vegas.
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We know you’re tech-savvy, and packing up
all those gadgets to travel to a conference
like NetApp Insight Americas can get tricky.
Here are secret packing tips used by techie
travelers to safeguard your precious cargo.

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Neatly pack
peripheral cables
using recycled
toilet paper tubes.
Coil each cable into a TP roll before it goes into your carry-on.
The last thing you want to do when you’re unpacking is spend time
untangling all the cables you need!
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Source: MAKE Magazine

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Label your cables
and adapters.
!
Which goes with which device again? Remove the guesswork on arrival by
labeling everything. Off the shelf, you might try something like Dymo®
RhinoPro Flexible Wire and Cable Label Tape. If you have time to DIY,
make your own cord labels using a milk jug.
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Back up !
before you go.
Don’t travel with important data without knowing you have a solid backup
copy at home. Traveling can be unpredictable; don’t risk it!

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Password-
protect
everything.
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If you don’t use passwords or PIN locks on your devices, set them up
before you leave. Don’t let a stranger potentially have access to your
accounts. (And, pick good passwords!)

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Prep devices
for lost n’
found.
No matter how careful you are, there’s a chance your device can get lost or
stolen. It can happen in two seconds. Turn on GPS locator services like the
“Find My Phone” app on Apple devices or install LoJack to your laptop. Tag
devices with lost n’ found I.D.’s such as rewardtag or StickNFind.
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Make a list
and check it
twice.
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Before you leave, write down all the gadgets you’re bringing with you,
then check the list when you’re packing up to leave your hotel. !
Include make, model, serial number, and cost in case something goes
missing and you need to file a claim. Leave no man behind!

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Musicians tour with well-organized cases for equipment. An organizer like
Cocoon’s GRID-IT!® system prevents the dreaded knocking around of
devices and peripherals in your bag. Or, learn how to make your own
organizer for about $2.50.
Get on the
grid.
Photo Source: cocooninnovations.com

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Bring a
checkpoint
friendly laptop
bag.
Bags that are rated TSA checkpoint friendly may allow you to keep your
laptop in its bag as it goes through the X-ray, which would save you
precious minutes and aggravation.
Photo source: TraveltheWorldGuide.com

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B.Y.O.P.
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Bring your own power. You never know if there will be a power outlet
nearby when you need it. Check external battery packs to make sure they
are right sized for your device. Something made for an iPhone will not
necessarily power up your laptop or iPad. Plus, you’ll make new friends.

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Learn about NetApp Insight Americas at:
@InsightAmericas
#NTAPinsight
NetApp Insight Americas
October 7-10, 2013
MGM Grand, Las Vegas
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