{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Tech Makeover","title":"✈️ Travel Tech Tips: What to Pack, Download, and Turn Off","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":755,"description":"Travel tech tips for your next trip: what gear to pack, which apps to download before you leave, and the phone settings to change so your devices don't die, rack up unexpected charges, or let you down when you need them most.Most travel tech problems are not bad luck. They are the result of skipping a few simple steps before you leave home. In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo walks through a practical pre-trip checklist covering three areas: the physical gear that belongs in every travel bag, the apps and content to download while you are still on Wi-Fi at home, and the device settings to adjust before you head to the airport.Whether you are traveling domestically or internationally, these tips apply. And most of them take only a few minutes to take care of.In this episode, you will learn:Why a portable battery is the single most important piece of travel tech gear you can ownThe difference between a travel adapter and a voltage converter, and when you need each oneHow to download offline maps on Google Maps and Apple Maps so navigation works even without dataWhich apps are worth grabbing before you leave, including your airline app and Google TranslateHow to download shows and music for offline playback on long flightsWhy you should back up your phone before every trip, and exactly how to do it on iPhone and AndroidHow to avoid surprise international roaming charges, including the eSIM option most travelers overlookHow to turn off automatic app updates so they do not quietly eat through your data planWhy Find My and screen lock matter more when you are traveling than when you are at homeOne simple habit for protecting your important travel documents using your phoneRelated episodes:🛜 How to Use Public Wi-Fi Without Putting Your Accounts at Risk -- May 12, 2026What to Do When Your Device Gets Stolen -- June 23, 2026 [Coming Soon!]Have a topic you would like Frank to cover? Reach out at frank@yourtechmakeover.com.Learn more at...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/F1DxQxIc_MXT9xFXGRgAs2hEf3YIwdCMiqleKFWk3xk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMTRi/OGQ0Mjc4ODMzMjcx/MmQ1NzVlMjM4YjNm/NzRjMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}