Mobile Computing News, Reviews, & Tips

Tip: Avoiding Lap Burn

It's not just batteries that can overheat, of course. Laptops themselves can get hot, too. One way to avoid discomfort from an overheated notebook is to place it on a lap desk, rather than on your lap, advises Editor-in-Chief Harry McCracken. Harry recommends lap desks from Levenger.

Tip: Be Prepared to Check Your Gear

Given the recent changes in airplane carry-on restrictions, business travelers should pack with the expectation that they may have to check their gear at the last minute. That's one of many tips offered in Senior Associate Editor Melissa Perenson's report.

How have the recent changes affected how you pack your gear? Share your strategies and anecdotes via e-mail.

Wireless News: Boeing Grounds In-Flight Wi-Fi

Boeing will phase out its Connexion by Boeing service, which has provided broadband wireless Internet access on board commercial airlines for a fee. The service, available on some flights in Europe and Asia, was never rolled out by any major U.S. carrier. "Regrettably, the market for this service has not materialized as had been expected," explained Boeing CEO president and chair Jim McNerney.

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