You’re going places.

Take the right tech with you to make life easier.

There are lots of ways technology can help us do that.

Man on top of a van parked in the middle of nowhere using a laptop while a woman inside the van uses one.

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Here are our favorite ways to use tech to keep life simple, wherever you roam.

Stress seems to fade away as the excitement of the unknown sets in.

At the same time, we like to stay connected, even as we search for off-grid adventures.

Two women happy with plane flying in the background.

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Android cameras aren’t too shabby these days, either.

and Google introduced camera features like Photo Unblur and Macro Focus with its Pixel 7 phone.

Some airlines have some fast-track options to help you move through TSA lines quickly.

Person scanning a boarding pass at the airport.

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Luggage has been upgraded in recent years: If you’re buying a new suitcase, check outsmart bags.

These can include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, GPS tracking, rig charging, and more.

Be careful, though, because some of these bags are powered by lithium-ion batteries that aren’t removable.

Woman relaxing in a small metal bathtub outdoors

Technology can still help you, even without those things (or with very little use).

Don’t have a smart TV?

Use a Chromecast to cast from your phone or PC whatever you want to watch.

A shot of an outside TV with a Firestick remote lying in front and a pair of legs propped up casually.

S.E. Slack

Our favorite getaway when we want to do something besides read a book or watch TV?

Play on the Nintendo Switch.

It goes anywhere with you, from the backyard to the beach or mountains.

(Don’t forget that sunscreen!)

If that happens,follow these smartphone protection tips.

FAQ

We recommend keeping your tech as close to you as possible when traveling.

They can, however, because powerless devices are not allowed on aircraft.

The TSA says it does not ever read or copy information from you unit, though.