How to Connect My Laptop to My Car

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Tip 1 - How to Connect a Laptop to My Car's Computer | eHow

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Daniel Jung | permalink

All cars have a built-in computer system. This system is used to monitor how the vehicle is performing, from acceleration to the length of time it takes to brake. It is actually possible to access the computer via a laptop; you just need to convert the car's equipment to your computer. This is done via the OBD II connection port on the car. This...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_8229738_connect-laptop-cars-computer.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Know Your Car Inside And Out: How To Hack It - Diagnose Me

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Joachim Kafanke | permalink

Here’s how to access your car’s onboard computer so that you can check how it has been handled, and rate its performance and efficiency. Self diagnose!

For further reading: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/obdii-onboard-car-diagnostics-hack,review-1545.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - USB OBDII Laptop Diagnostic Cables Review

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brian Krisko | permalink

Learn about OBD2 readers, both hand-held and USB, and find out how to use them and my advice on software and cables.

For further reading: http://oddballsautotools.hubpages.com/hub/usb-obdii-laptop-diagnostic-cables-review ^[3]

Tip 4 - Can I run my Laptop from my car's 12V DC ?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Eugenia Garcu 00eda | permalink

Ok, I know DELL sells these really expensive DC to DC 'adapters' that can run my laptop. I can also run it from a DC to AC converter and plug my...

For further reading: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/can-i-run-my-laptop-from-my-cars-12v-dc.293369/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - Top 7 In-Car Laptop Chargers

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Deborah Duffy | permalink

Convenience is an important aspect of their computer for many laptop owners. A laptop is packed with capabilities from Wi-Fi accessibility to portability, meaning you can use your laptop nearly anywhere....
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For further reading: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Top-7-In-Car-Laptop-Chargers-/10000000177747601/g.html ^[5]