Whether you would like to stay connected with the office or keep on top of your emails while on the road, you will find plenty of hacks to turn your car into a mobile office. Make WiFi accessible to all devices, safely store your iPad or tablet close to your seat, and use voice recognition to call your office or customers. The below tips will help you make the most out of the waiting time and help you organize your schedule on the go.
Get Power All the Time
If you are using your phone or tablet on the road to arrange meetings and navigate between meeting venues, chances are you will need to keep on topping up your batteries. There are several car charging devices that plug into your cigarette lighter, being able to simultaneously charge up to four devices on the go. Alternatively, you can get a plug that turns your cigarette lighter into a power outlet.
Make sure that you are checking the voltage of the charger and that it is suitable for all your devices.
Access WiFi on the Road
While most of us have data allowance on our cell phone contract, it runs out if you use your phone for navigation and internet calls. To solve the problem and avoid sky-high cell phone bills, you might want to invest in a mobile wireless router that costs $50 or less. You might not have coverage everywhere, therefore, having the backup option of using your data on the phone is a good idea.
If you drive cross country on remote roads, you might benefit from a WiFi signal booster that will give you faster and more reliable speed when behind the wheel.
Make Use of Navigation and Voice Search
You can mount your smartphone or tablet on the dashboard to use navigation and voice search. While newer cars generally offer you with a voice search display infotainment system, you can upgrade any car adding a hands-free calling system and setting up voice recognition on your iPad, phone, or tablet.
Having a GPS system in operation will also help you calculate the miles you do each day, and it is useful when you claim an allowance or charge clients based on distance. The MileTrack app is available on both the Google Play and Apple App stores.
Mount Your Devices Safely
Gadgets can cost thousands of dollars, so you should make sure that they are safely mounted on your car dashboard while driving. You can attach a tray to your steering wheel to put your laptop or tablet on while waiting, or get a laptop desk that swings into place when needed.
Use a universal device mount for your car and get it professionally installed to keep your tablet, phone, and laptop safe.
Thanks to the technological improvements of recent years, you can now do more in the car than ever before. All you need is power, internet access, and your device safely secured in the car, so you can be more productive when waiting in parking lots.
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