subject: What not to forget when taking your laptop out of the house [print this page] If you are planning on using your laptop for an extended period of time, then it would be a good idea to bring your charger cord and adapter(laptop adapter) along with you. If you are going to go somewhere indoors, then chances are that you will have access to a power outlet, where you can plug your laptop in and let it charge. A laptop charger and cord doesn't even take up that much space when you take one with you, so you'd be better off bringing one along in case your laptop starts to run low on battery.
You shouldn't take your laptop out of your house unguarded. When you take your laptop somewhere, you should carry it in a case or a laptop bag, something that is designed to fit and carry your laptop well. Laptops can be prone to becoming harmed if they are carried around unprotected. So before you leave your house with your laptop, make sure you have put it in a case or a laptop carrying bag.
Although this is an optional item to bring along, if you are planning on doing some serious work on your laptop, then you should bring a mouse. You can find wireless mice that are small enough that they can fit in your laptop easily. All that these kind of mice will consist of is a mouse itself and then a wireless piece that you plug into a USB port on your laptop. This way, you don't even have to worry about the mess of a mouse cord when you are using your laptop! The advantage about using a separate mouse when using a laptop is that it can give you more precision if you are not as adept with using a laptop mouse touch pad. Also, using an actual computer mouse can make it feel more like you are using a desktop computer, which would be considered a good thing for some people. Even though a computer mouse is highly recommended to bring with you, it is completely up to you whether you want to or not.
Being prepared when taking your laptop out of the house is important. Making sure that you bring the right things will help you to keep your computer safe and secure as well as help you to get your work (or recreation) done.
