laptop at DVC

[Tigger7570]

Like spiceycat, I too am now an owner of a laptop. I have never taken it with me anywhere. I've only had it since February. I decided not to take it when we went to OKW in March. However, I'm thinking about taking this next trip. I have two questions. Because of the large amount of identity theft and the fact that twice we have been given free credit reporting because of the potential of comprised ss number and credit card number (just shows no matter how careful you are, a company or someone else can mess up), I check our checking account daily. Is this something I can do at OKW? I know they say not to do it with (here goes my lack of technology) WiFi, but is this hookup at OKW different than the WiFi and does anyone check their accounts from here. Also, my laptop is too big for the safe so will it be secure (obviously nothing is a 100%), but putting it in a bureau drawer or should I definitely go for the lock. Thanks for the help.

 

[Smitty844]

I travel quite a bit for work and whenever I do travel business or Disney, I put my laptop in my luggage and lock the luggage. My laptop is too big for the in-room safe. Never had a problem doing it that way.

Smitty

 

[Muhlenberg]

I've put my laptop in a locking briefcase (that's what I use instead of a laptop case) and put the whole thing in a drawer. I've done this at CR and haven't had a problem.

As far as checking personal account info...think of WiFi as a radio signal, and "anyone technologically astute" could tap into it. On any connection, you can clear your temporary files, clear your cookies, etc. after you use it.

 

[rcchello]

My daughters boyfriend showed me a new trick. He had a laptop lock and put it around the hanger rod in the bedroom closet and put it on the shelf.

 

[fishermouse]

This may be a silly question, but my daughter just got a laptop and is thinking of taking it with her. Where do you keep it while at the parks?

I just put mine in it's case and toss it in that big chest in the loiving room... Never had a theft problem and I've been bringing it for years, in the past I've used acelluar modem but and probably still will since I don't want to be chained to the desk or lug a router around. It's about time they go wireless.

Cheeze guess we're just never satisfied

 

[AKV707]

I use a laptop lock and loop the cable over a secure part of the desk.

 

[jagson]

has anyone used a travel router? how does it work? how does it set up? what is a good brand to get? wouldn't a travel router solve the problem of the outlet being in the master bedroom?

 

[vandy]

has anyone used a travel router? how does it work? how does it set up? what is a good brand to get? wouldn't a travel router solve the problem of the outlet being in the master bedroom?

I am using a D-link dwl-g7309ap travel router right now to reply. It was very simple. I just plugged in the power cord and the network cable, set it to the router mode and that was it. No need to download anything. My wireless laptop found the signal and I am connected. It does solve the problem of the outlet in the master. In a 2br villa, the second bedroom receives the signal just fine.

 

[Litty8]

I just got back from 3 nights at VWL and used the laptop without a problem. The bill didn't show the charge on any of the nights either! I was worried about that since you have to agreee to the charge, but it worked fine.

 

[vandy]

We were charged for 1 of our 6 days at OKW, but they immediately removed it. I would recommend checking out at the front desk to make sure. We simply lock our laptops in our luggage when not in use.

 

[jagson]

I am using a D-link dwl-g7309ap travel router right now to reply. It was very simple. I just plugged in the power cord and the network cable, set it to the router mode and that was it. No need to download anything. My wireless laptop found the signal and I am connected. It does solve the problem of the outlet in the master. In a 2br villa, the second bedroom receives the signal just fine.

Thanks for the feedback, I'll give it a try

 

[tidefan]

At DLH (on points) you just point your wireless to "Disneyland Resort WiFi" and off you go. Couldn't be easier. They said that GCV will be the same since all DLR cash guests have to pay the "resort fee" of $11 (note: this is included with DVC points) which includes internet, so GCV is going to piggyback off of that service...