From the devices you need while traveling to advice on how to protect your data, How-To Geek is here to help with your trips big and small.
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How I built a "vacation mode" on my Samsung Galaxy phone that changes everything in one tap
Remove the distractions from your trip instantly.
I built a trip itinerary in Google Maps, and it held up better than any travel app I've tried
I don't want an extra app if it isn't necessary.
5 Prime Video shows I'm downloading on my phone before my next flight
Forget the seat-back screen—here are 5 Prime Video shows worth downloading for your flight
5 great Netflix movies to keep you sane during your next long-haul flight
Binge a whole franchise or watch that cool movie no one likes but you these Netflix picks will make your next long-haul flight fly by.
Your next flight might require headphones—here's which ones to pack
Wearing headphones is now mandatory on certain flights
Stop paying carriers for hotspot plans—this device lets you buy data by the gigabyte instead
Data that waits around until you're ready to use it
Your old Android phone solves the one problem every traveler faces
I never travel without it anymore.
6 more changes I make to my Android phone before every vacation
If my phone isn't ready, neither am I.
Your USB-C cable might be holding back your laptop's best feature
USB-C cables look identical, but this one difference changes everything
These are the 7 travel apps I install before every trip
From storing booking confirmations in one place to beating jetlag, here are the seven apps I trust to keep things from falling apart while travelling.
6 changes I make to my Android phone before every vacation
Think of it like packing a suitcase for your phone.
I stopped fighting hotel Wi-Fi and built my own instead
Stop giving your devices to public networks (this travel router blocks the danger at the source)
I finally organized my Google Wallet for trips, and airport security is faster now
20 minutes of setup saved me the usual travel headaches.
These are the 6 gadgets I pack before every trip
From keeping back pain in check to ditching multiple chargers, these gadgets have quietly earned permanent spots in my travel bag.
I used an Excel template to plan my entire vacation—and it beat every travel app I tried
Ditching subscription-heavy travel software means I can manage my entire itinerary inside a single Excel file and travel stress-free.
5 things my Raspberry Pi travel router can do that other travel routers can't
One $15 component can turn a Raspberry Pi into the most versatile travel router of all time.
Don't fight hotel Wi-Fi: How a travel router secures and connects all your devices at once
This tiny router is the first thing I will set up in every hotel room
This Android feature is the secret to easier Wi-Fi at hotels and Airbnbs
You aren't stuck fighting with a captive portal for every single device.