After a 3:00 AM start to my travel day, I arrived in Charlotte running on fumes. With a five-hour layover ahead of me, I was incredibly thankful to have access to the Admirals Club in the C Concourse at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. First Impressions Getting in was a breeze. No long lines. No hassle….
I’ve used Flighty for years. For me, it’s always been the app for the day of travel—gate changes, aircraft assignments, inbound plane tracking, delay alerts. It’s the app I open while standing at the gate, half coffee in hand, refreshing compulsively while hoping nothing goes wrong. But recently, something did go wrong. I had a…
On a recent trip, I discovered that my MacBook could share a single hotel Wi-Fi connection with my iPhone and iPad. It saved me from paying extra fees and bypassed annoying device limits.
Palm Springs is a paradise for lovers of midcentury modern design. Use this guide to explore iconic homes and neighborhoods on your own self-guided tour — and always remember to respect homeowners’ privacy along the way.
Emergency SOS via Satellite is a powerful safety feature on your iPhone, allowing you to reach emergency services even without cellular coverage. Whether you’re hiking off-grid or caught in a remote location, understanding how to activate and use Emergency SOS via Satellite can provide critical assistance when it matters most. Here’s everything you need to…
Apple’s new Messages via Satellite feature lets you stay connected even when you’re off the grid. With iOS 18 and an iPhone 14 or newer, you can send texts, emojis, and Tapbacks without cellular or Wi-Fi—perfect for emergencies or remote adventures. Here’s how it works and what you need to know before trying it out.
I’ve been using the Car Vent Mount – for MagSafe for years and it’s been sooo useful (check out my review here). My wife and I used all the time and even took it with us when traveling for rental cars. The only downside is that it does block, or at best partially block, a…
When Apple released iOS 17 they included a new feature called StandBy. It is designed to turn your iPhone into a bedside clock, a photo frame, a display for viewing widgets or Live Activities in full screen. Note that StandBy only works on iPhones that support the always-on display (e.g., iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14…
Are you a good Uber passenger? It’s easy to find out what your passenger rating is (if you need help check out my how-to post here). Uber recently explained that in Australia and New Zealand any passenger with less than a 4.0 rating will be banned from rides. The ban could easily be implemented in…
Your Uber passenger rating is starting to become even more important now that, in certain countries, passengers with less than a 4.0 rating are banned from the service. Here’s how to check your current passenger rating: Open the Uber app (or download from the App Store or Play Store). Tap on the hamburger menu in…
