With the "Year of the PowerBook," and wireless connectivity everywhere, more and more users are opting for portable Macs and working from wherever they happen to be. This session will deliver information on what hardware, software and services are essential for the Road Warrior, how to make the choices, and how to do your best work out of the office.

Macintosh User Group leaders and members are invited to attend the session, pick up a copy of the handout, and take the materials back to their group for a possible meeting topic.

Chuck Joiner is an active member of the Apple community and enthusiastic advocate for Macintosh User Groups. He is editor-in-chief of The MUG Center, the Internet’s most comprehensive resource for and about Mac User Groups. Chuck also hosts The User Group Report, a one-of-a-kind Internet radio show focusing entirely on user group news and personalities. He is a seven-time User Group University faculty member and alumni of the Apple User Group Advisory Board, as well as president of The Hershey Apple Core. Outside the Apple industry, Chuck holds the position of vice president of operations for the Insurance Alliance of Central Pennsylvania.

Lesa Snider is the owner of Flying Fingers, a creative new media firm specializing in web site visibility. She provides private and corporate training and consulting on web site marketing techniques, interface design, and search engine optimization, as well as a variety of design disciplines. Lesa is a popular speaker at industry conferences, with publishing credits that include regular content for various industry publications and web sites, such as monthly pieces for MacDesign magazine and weekly tutorials at photoshopuser.com. She is an alumni of the Apple User Group Advisory Board, and a four-time User Group University faculty member. Lesa's new web site, The Graphic Reporter, provides tips, tutorials, and reviews for all levels of creative enthusiasts.