7 Tips to Make You More Mobile

The following information is summarized from a Staples publication with comments and interactivity provided by me.

1. Stay in Sync  — Is your information all over the place on Flickr, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, iPhoto, etc. etc. There's no magic bullet for this but there are things you can do to help the scenario by choosing devices and scenarios that are compatible with each other.  For example, if you have a good deal of content bought through Amazon then a Kindle Fire would be preferable to an iPad. Of course I just bought Apple TV and then found out that Amazon TV is now an option. It's confusing.  I actually picked the Android system over iPhone because of the amount of development I had already expended on Google. I hope some way, some day, a third party figures out how to beat these "propriety wars," but until then, think about this.
2. Embrace the Cloud — Speaking of staying in sync, one way to do it is by embracing the cloud, as cloud computing makes your files available from any device. There are many different ways that you can go with this (FREE), such as DropBox (for Android (TM), Blackberry(R), iOS and Kindle) and Apple (R) iCloud, Google Drive and Microsoft (R) SkyDrive.
3. Get a Multipurpose Case — Choose a case that protects your phone. Very important.  Also there are now phone cases out there that act as a stand, or has extra functionality such as having a back-up battery. Mototola also has a line of new devices that you can add to your go-moto phone, such as a camera or telephoto lens.
4. An Array of Apps. Look at your mobile life and determine where your greatest needs are.  There are a bunch of free apps, but you need to look at the proprietary versions for fee, too. You spend a good deal of time reading about and researching your mobile phone and tablet devices, so why shouldn't you invest the same amount of time into apps that work it?
5. Be Secure. You should have software installed on your phone that can "disable" your phone should you either lose it or it is stolen. Gone are the days of simple info on your smart phone. Think about what someone has in their hands when they have your phone in theirs. Also, it makes sense to have a password manager installed (such as Dashlane) to take care of your password needs. Hammacher Schlemmer also has a great physical password manager.  
6. Prepare to Present. Believe it or not, with a smart phone or tablet you can deliver a PowerPoint (R) presentation. Amazon has a small HDMI smartphone projector for $299.oo. Amazoning! 3M has a slightly larger one priced at $588.oo also on Amazon. Both of these models have a 4-star rating, so you'd have to read the individual reviews for satisfaction of your preferences.
7. Keyboards matter. Having an external keyboard with your tablet is a good thing.  When I bought my iPad, the Apple store employee gave me a great tip when she told me that Brookstone had a great iPad case/keyboard — and I've loved it as much as my iPad ever since.

These are some good tips.  If you can think of any not covered here, please below or send me an email. (robert.e.griffin@gmail.com)