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Laptops Make a Writer’s Life Easier

If you are a writer that is never in one place for too long, then the chances are you have probably been out and about and have been struck by inspiration. Sadly, you can bet your last penny that you had no means to record this idea, and it has diminished back into your sub consciousness.

Though smart phone and other devices such as the iPad have addressed this problem somewhat, there can be no substitute for using a laptop. Even the traditional notebook and pen can not walk in the same shoes as our trusty laptop. The problem with a notebook is that often it is an item that is easily forgotten and as consequence, it is never in your pocket or bag when you need it.

I tend to carry a notebook but most importantly, I carry my laptop wherever I go. Inspiration, or just a spare fifteen minutes can make the difference between a good piece of writing or none at all. Though some laptops are prone to damage albeit minor, by placing it in a laptop sleeve, generally protects it from being moved around from place to place.

Many are concerned that their laptop tends to overheat.  They can and do get hot, as the miniature parts inside a laptop have to work harder, and as a result, they tend to get hotter than your average PC.  Also, you tend to notice it more if your notebook or laptop is on your lap.  A laptop stand helps air to circulate around the latptop, and subsequently prevents it from overheating and as offers protection from the same problem to the device's internal parts.   Though you cannot carry your laptop stand around with you, well you can but it looks a little daft, but for home use of if you give speeches or presentations then the laptop stand is invaluable.

Most of us writers are not exactly well off, and anything that can help us protect our equipment from damage is welcome.

One way to ensure that we do not forget a good idea that may change our financial fortunes, is to ensure we take our laptops with us, wherever we go.

Laptops help research and inspire creativity.

I often write using my laptop, as I often work in various locations and not just in one place.  I find it handy to be able to pick up my working life and slip it into a bag, and disappear for the day to a coffee shop or a friend’s house and work from there.  It not only provides a convenient way of working, but the change of scene often gets the creative juices flowing, and this can be all important when you have an assignment that requires a lot of research.  Generally, the coffee is better too, as the coffee I make is not the barista equivalent of Shakespeare!