Netbooks are largely used as companion devices by those who own them. They’re not powerful enough to be the main (or only) computer in the arsenal, rather they make great mobile companions. Having multiple computers, however, creates the dilemma of how to keep the companion systems in sync with the others. It can be important to have access to all your data on the companion device when you’re working remotely, without physical access to the main system. A method we’ve covered in the past, MojoPac, can be exactly the solution some will find to be just the ticket as far as netbooks are concerned.
What makes MojoPac so good with netbooks is that it not only makes sure all your files are in sync with the mothership, but it recreates the host PC environment on a USB stick (or iPod). This means that when you plug the MojoPac into the netbook it instantly gets all the programs, data and settings (such as browser settings) as the host PC. Your netbook looks and acts just like your host PC.
MojoPac is not just good for netbooks, it can be used on any Windows PC you plug into, which means you can even borrow a friend’s computer, use it, and then take your stuff with you when you leave. It’s safe and secure and brings any work back to the host PC when you return. The folks at Howtobemobile have detailed how they are using MojoPac with netbooks and it’s worth checking out if you use a “companion device”. Netbook, if you will.
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