Whether you’re off on an epic adventure or taking a local trip, technology can aid the way you travel. It’s also important to know how to protect your devices and data when on the go, so nothing falls into the wrong hands.
At How-To Geek, we’re dedicating an entire week to helping you travel smarter, from May 26 to June 1. You can visit our Travel Week hub to see our coverage.
Essential Travel Tips
To get you started, here are some essential travel tips:
- Don’t forget to pack your tech essentials. From overcrowded airports to long car journeys, the actual traveling itself isn’t always enjoyable. That’s where your must-have vacation accessories are needed, like Bluetooth trackers for peace of mind, ANC buds to filter out the noise, and a power bank to keep everything charged.
- Use apps to make planning and traveling easier. Going away is a great time to disconnect from the world, but that doesn’t mean your phone can’t come in handy. There are plenty of great apps to aid traveling, like currency converters, maps, budgeting apps, and more.
- Physically and digitally protect your devices. Unfortunately, your digital life is vulnerable while traveling—not just the devices themselves, but the data on them too. To keep your devices secure while traveling, use strong passwords, enable encryption, use trackers, and back up your data before you leave.
Travel Week on How-To Geek
We’ll have even more advice to share throughout Travel Week, like how to take full advantage of Google Maps, the best movies and shows for globetrotters, and the travel accessories that we can’t go without.
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