Even when your laptop arrives from the factory, it’s more than just one piece. Different laptop accessories help busy users get more out of their portable PC or Mac, and going without some very functional additions can be a real hassle.

Accessorizing a laptop starts with the battery. New battery styles can provide hours more wire-free use, which can come in handy in all kinds of professional and personal situations. USB laptop accessories can make input, browsing or other use easier and more convenient. And then there’s the whole range of laptop skins, suits and cases that protect your computer from damage. Good laptop cases with moisture resistant properties help make sure that internal condensation doesn’t become a problem, and snug laptop covers help seal out dirt and debris.

But this is just the beginning of how laptop function expands with a good “tool kit.” How about a surge protector for electrical line fluctuations or a universal adapter for foreign outlets? Extensive Bluetooth or wireless kits can bring results from you to your laptop. Climate control accessories can shield your notebook from extreme temperatures. Quality safety peripherals are an effective kind of physical insurance against some common things that can go wrong with your computer while you’re on the road.