A quick offline phone test before holiday travel can reveal missing maps, inaccessible boarding passes, and satellite connectivity limitations.

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When I first saw that some EVs come with power outlets inside the cabin, I longed to own one. Not anymore. I've solved that problem with my existing car, and I've gained more in the process than I expected. This is thanks to a tiny solar generator and the panels that power it.

Every Android phone can play the role of a mobile hotspot, with most people using it to provide internet to their laptop or another phone, or to a computer that doesn’t have Wi-Fi via USB or Ethernet tethering.