Using Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop ..................................................244
Getting started ....................................................................................244
Setting up the host PC .......................................................................245
Preparing your client .........................................................................246
Making the connection ......................................................................246
Getting Your Feet Wet with LogMeIn Free.................................................247
Setting up LogMeIn on your host PC ...............................................247
Configuring firewalls to allow remote access .................................248
Accessing the host remotely.............................................................249
Part V: Taking Care of Business..................................251
Chapter 13: Talking Cheap with VoIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Exploring VoIP ..............................................................................................253
Understanding the basics..................................................................254
Getting started ....................................................................................255
Selecting a Service .......................................................................................256
Comparing converter-based services..............................................258
Comparing computer-based services..............................................259
Turning Your Laptop into a Phone.............................................................261
Finding the hardware you need ........................................................262
Getting started with Skype................................................................263
Installing Skype software...................................................................263
Configuring Skype ..............................................................................264
Making and Receiving Calls ........................................................................266
Calling another Skype user ...............................................................266
Calling anyone and everyone............................................................267
Setting up Skype to receive calls ......................................................269
Chapter 14: Managing the Over-the-Road Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
Setting Up Your Office .................................................................................271
Navigating by Satellite .................................................................................273
Ready-to-use GPS devices .................................................................273
Adapting a laptop or PDA for GPS....................................................275
Mounting your device for easy access ............................................277
Using Online Load Matching Services .......................................................279
Comparing the contenders ...............................................................280
Considering alternatives ...................................................................280
Trucking Simplified with Software .............................................................281
Keeping your logbook on your laptop .............................................281
Keeping track of expenses ................................................................283
Managing the Home Front...........................................................................284
Printing Records...........................................................................................285
Choosing a travel printer ..................................................................286
Saving documents for future printing..............................................287
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