Technology for Travelers
This section solves one specific technology problem at a time. Offline maps, eSIM setup, staying safe online, video calling home, the kind of thing that gets in the way of a trip more than it should.
Each article is a plain language, step by step answer to one question, not a general overview. If you have ever been stuck trying to figure out an app before a flight, this section is built for exactly that moment.
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Tech support scams: the one key that closes a fake virus warning, and what to do next
Tech support scams use fake warnings and calls. Learn the one key that closes a fake virus warning, what to do next, and where to report it.
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Your phone’s accessibility settings, and how they help
Your phone accessibility settings can make text bigger, turn the camera into a magnifying glass, caption phone calls and help you hear in a noisy room. They are free and already built into your iPhone or Android phone. You find all of them in one menu, Settings > Accessibility. The name puts many people off.…
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Universal adapters and voltage: what you need
The one label that tells you everything Before you buy a voltage converter, look at the charger or power brick you already own. Look on the back or underside for a line in small print that begins with the word INPUT. That one line tells you everything you need to know. If it shows a…
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Protecting Yourself and Your Family From AI Voice Cloning Scams
AI voice cloning scams target traveling families with fake emergency calls. Here is how the scam works, what five countries are reporting, and the one habit that stops it.
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How to keep your personal data safe when booking travel online
How to spot a fake travel booking site, pay safely, and know what to do if you are scammed. Checks for SA, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.