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Recruitment agency has now specified I need to use my own laptop for work after screening completed and contract signed. This was never stated before or at client interview and having had use of the same client's laptop in a previous contract I assumed that this would be the case again...
My contract will soon require me to take responsibility for equipment owned by the customer. I'd welcome advice on how to insure this laptop, and accessories, against damage and loss while in my hands.
I've found plenty of insurance to cover me for my essential equipment - but what if I need...
Sorry if this topic has been done to death, i have searched the forums and there are close scenarios to mine but not exact ones so wanted to try and bottom this out, so its clear in my stupid head, new to contracting.
I may have a contract in the public sector, this role is deemed inside IR35...
Hi everyone
Just curious as to whether anyone has this setup already and if they've any good links or resources. I am planning to upgrade my exisiting laptop it's great for what I need it for but I'd like it to faster when booting up. I'm looking to buy a decent SSD (not sure what size) to put...
I am looking to buy a laptop which I can comfortably lug around the world on the business trips which will take up 50% of my time, while is still powerful enough to be used as my main machine for VS2010 development work which will take up the other 50% of my time.
I figure on a 17" screen for...
As my comment in the "What Apps do you use" went down like a lead balloon, I swiftly realised that there is a wealth of Windows users/fans/programmers on the site to turn to for help.
So, eating a bit of humble pie (it's quite nice with a dash of cinnamon...) how do I resurrect my 4 yr-old...
I maybe be buying a laptop in a few weeks for the lad providing that said #1 son passes his A levels and goes to a half decent Uni. All other things being equal-ish I can see Core2Duo and i3 laptops at about the same price, all with similar hard drives, all with 4Gb RAM, Windows 7 etc...