The Solving the Riddle of Foreign Electricity subsection includes an electricity and adapter index as well as general tips on traveling with a computer. An Ask Dr. Electricity feature lets you email your questions and receive personalized responses. You can buy external hard drives and hard drive update kits as well as connection gear such as modem and power adapters. You also can subscribe to Road Warrior News , a free email newsletter, which offers not only information on the latest Road Warrior developments but also articles about owning or using portable computers and PDAs. Past features have included articles about upgrading your laptop's hard drive and getting the most life out of your machine's battery.
Many international travelers avoid the problems of incompatible plugs by using mobile phones.
Several articles from back issues are available, and there's a nice selection of links to sites focusing on mobile hardware and software, wireless communications, and government regulations that may affect technomads. The newsletter, published in Vermont, covers such topics as free services that convert email to fax messages, tips on finding electrical outlets in airports, the best ways to reach laptop computer technical support, and details on information infrastructure developments in specific countries. A sample issue is available online. Online While On the Road , and buy books about laptops and modems as well as those that help you avoid cultural blunders while traveling. While On the Road, Info and Services for the Frequent Traveler, Your Computer, and Where to Buy It.