Things You'll Need:
- Phone cord and adapter
- Transformer
- Insurance policy
- Plug adaptor
- Ethernet network cable
- Surge protector
- Laptop
- USB cable
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Step 1
Purchase a short-term insurance policy for your laptop before you travel to the Dominican Republic. If your laptop is stolen, this plan will cover your loss (see Resources below).
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Step 2
Prepare for differences in electricity. You may need an adapter plug to accommodate for type "A" plugs in the Dominican Republic, and you may also need a transformer. Check the voltage capacity of the transformer block on your laptop. If it cannot handle 110V, buy a transformer.
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Step 3
Pack an Internet connection kit that contains a spare phone cord, an extra Ethernet network cable, a phone adapter and a surge protector.
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Step 4
Choose a hotel that provides a data port for laptop modems and free high-speed Internet access. You'll be able to connect to the Internet right from your hotel room and won't have to spend time or money finding a connection solution.
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Step 5
Locate Wi-Fi hotspots to use wireless Internet access on the go. Search a directory of Wi-Fi hotspots to find connections in the Dominican Republic (see Resources below).
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Step 6
Use an encryption program to back up sensitive data in case your laptop falls into the wrong hands. TrueCrypt is an easy, free program that encrypts data automatically in real-time (see Resources below). The correct password will decrypt the data for you.
