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The improvements in laptops, notebooks and networks means they are increasingly easy to carry around and connect so you can keep updated on social networking sites, upload your video and text diaries of long trips, share photos and other gems, and add to your blog.

Insurance is also possible, either by extension to your home insurance, or using a stand-alone policy eg Laptop Insurance from JS Insurance.

From spare batteries, cables, memory cards to wireless routers.

Protect your precious laptop with a bag or case designed for the job. There are protective sleeves to slip inside another bag, plus rucksacks, panniers and courier bags, some waterproof, to help you keep it safe.