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--- electrical:12v:laptop [2020/01/21 15:11]
frater_secessus [virtual servers]
+++ electrical:12v:laptop [2020/03/20 12:19]
frater_secessus [Charging and powering laptops]
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 Laptops are the most power-hungry of the nomad's communications devices;  phones and tablets require [[electrical:solar:frugal|much less power]].
-There are several techniques for successful laptop use on the road.
+There are two basic approaches to keeping your laptop charged on the road:
+  - charge whenever possible
+  - use less power when not charging
+===== opportunity charging =====
+**Sit near outlets** whenever possible.  When being seated by a host ask for a spot near an outlet.  Test the outlet before settling in.
+**Be ready to charge** - keep the laptop's charging brick and a long extension cord in the laptop bag with you.  You don't have to remove the laptop for charging, or use it while charging.  Pull out the cord and get your charge on.
 ===== use a power-sipping laptop =====
 {{ :electrical:12v:delllaptopadapterannotated.jpg?200|}}This advice will likely come too late. :-)

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