17 Tech-Related Travel questions (and answers!)
I have asked a lot about travel technology every day, especially since I started writing on this website. So this month, rather than to devote an article on a topic, I decided to answer many of your travel tech questions. We cover a wide range of issues - Transmission, security, applications to stay connected, and many more. Without further ado, here are your questions and the best answers!
If a laptop or a tablet preferred if blogging / working from the road?
For working / blogging Travellers I do not recommend a tablet - and you will need for a laptop or a hybrid device. While it is possible, only one tablet and a few accessories to work with, it is frustrating: Apps are more limited, such as processor speed and storage. Typing is slower than on a real keyboard and even files and print documents copying is frustrating.
Assuming you can get a good laptop or hybrid, which weighs 2-3 pounds. for under $ 1,000 will save the time and trouble you have, is worth the extra few hundred dollars. I am not suggesting a Chromebook for the road work, but - even better suffer similar tablets app restrictions, need a decent Internet connection to be really useful, and have little built-in memory. My current recommendations for laptops and hybrids are here.
If you could only buy a few pieces of gear, what would you buy?
You can do anything with a decent smartphone do. New iPhone and high-end Android phones are quite good for video and still images, as long as you have enough memory. Internet access is not a problem, especially when the phone is locked. As phone screens getting bigger, to read to them e-books is fine if you are in direct sunlight. Journaling will be a little painful if you enter a lot of text, but if you find that is a big problem when you're on the road, you can always pick up a little Bluetooth keyboard.
Since you'll use your phone for anything, I would suggest, as well as a portable battery addition - something like the Mazzo PowerDrive, if you want to allow additional space, nothing else or with a capacity of about 8000mAh more is fine
What suggestions do you have to protect your information while Wi-Fi with in hostels, cafes, etc.?
be sure to use a VPN and antivirus software. I have AVG Free on my laptop, phone and tablet. As far as VPN's, I Witopia for a few years and was happy with him used. Tunnel Bear is another good option, which includes a basic free plan. If you travel with multiple devices, make sure that everything you use VPN on all of them work (ideally at the same time). Here is more on data security for travelers.
What are your top 5 travel applications are, actually help save time and money?
top five ... hmm, that is hard! Let's go with Tripit (accommodation and transportation reservations all in one place), here maps (the best offline maps software that I have found), Triposo (possibility detailed guide), Google Translate (translated text, voice and images) and XE Currency (know the exchange rate, when to negotiate prices). Even better, they all work partially or completely in offline mode.
What is a gadget that you do not leave home without it?
As boring as it sounds, it has my smartphone to be (a Nexus 5). I'll at least the camera and a navigation app on the street use every day, and it has become an indispensable travel help for me. Of course, that does not mean that I never turn it off.
What the two-factor authentication methods you on your accounts (email, banks, others) while you are traveling?
I use Google Authenticator on my phone whenever I can - it does not have to be connected to the Internet to work and gives me the two-factor authentication for things like Facebook, Dropbox, Gmail and more
. My bank situation was a problem until recently - my main bank in Australia and would only accept an Australian mobile number to send SMS codes. I needed a small loan to keep it for this purpose only a prepaid SIM Australian and replace it every time I transfer money online are needed. I switched to another Australian bank recently and it lets me use an international number - so I use now a (US-based) Google Voice number and SMS code through the Hangouts app on my phone or laptop rather receive. Much better!
I plan to try (trying) to use Amazon Prime image memory when I am traveling internationally. Is there a better service for? Is there a way to get a better, more reliable connection?
If you are already a Prime member, his unlimited photo storage system is as good as any other cloud service. Since Internet connections are often not available or only very slowly, I always recommend a local backup option with (portable hard disk, high-capacity USB flash drive, or the like). Unlike Wi-Fi optimization tips that I mentioned above, there is not much more you can do to really improve upload speeds when you first reduce photo sizes, what you should not do.
I currently have an iPhone. Should I look for another brand? What would you recommend?
If you are satisfied with the iPhone have, there is no need to change it. If not, take a look at my smartphone recommendations page - there are ways for it different budgets. The Motorola Moto G, for example, is open as a good choice and the costs under 0 $.
Is there a universal / cheap Mi-Fi that wherever I work to go?
If you are looking for a with an inexpensive international data plan, not really. You might be able to put something together with a Mi-Fi access and a SIM card and plan from T-Mobile in the US and three in the UK, but to be honest I would probably only in each country and local data buy sIM cards and use them in an unlocked hotspot as follows. You will get higher speeds and larger data caps for less money
There are certain brands that better than other Wi-Fi
Not really.? - It is quite variable, are also in the same chain.
If upload pictures to the cloud, there is something I should do (VPN, encryption) are?
It depends on the software and services you use to do it, and how much you trust him. I use CrashPlan for both local and cloud backups and how the data is encrypted before leaving my laptop, I do not bother a VPN or additional encryption.
Travel with a laptop locking cable? Is there a smart way to lock my laptop when traveling, such as a better, secure locking software
I do not use locking cable - I just connect my laptop in the bag, if I leave it behind and sitting on a wall with his back and as far from the door as possible, when I am working in cafes. A strong password and full disk encryption is the best way to protect the data on your laptop if it will not be stolen along with automatic backups and a good travel insurance.
Is there software out there that duplicates your computer 100%? I will be traveling with a Macbook.
I do not use a Mac, but it looks like Super Duper doing what you're after. I would suggest using it in addition to a standard Time Machine backup.
What do you use to recharge your laptop when flying?
I do not. If there is no power available on board, I turn the brightness down, hold it in airplane mode, and work until the battery is empty. There are portable batteries, which can charge a laptop, but they are heavy and expensive, so I do not bother with them.
Is there a way, an Ethernet connection (network cable) to divide the space into two Ethernet connections in case there is no Wi-Fi?
There is, but I would probably approach the problem differently. Both Windows and MacOS you can share an Ethernet connection via Wi-Fi -. They create their own wireless network that you connect your other devices and all Internet traffic passes through the network cable
Do you have a Skype phone number? Or use Google Voice or only use your own phone?
I do not have Skype phone number, even though I saw it in a few times. I use a Google Voice number for banks (see above) and receive occasional calls from the United States. I buy local SIM cards usually, I also give out to my local number, those who need it at the time. Most of the time, although I only make calls via the Skype desktop or mobile app and receive.
Have you change the SIM card of the phone or simply buy a local phone?
I always buy unlocked phones and swap SIM cards when I will be in a new country more than a week.
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