Our next guest is Pete Harmon. Pete is not just a veteran and an experienced pilot for a major air delivery service with decades of travel experience but also the co-host of the long-running "Mac Geek Gab" podcast and the creator of "So There I Was," an aviation-focused storytelling podcast. In this episode, Pete shares his wealth of knowledge on staying connected while traversing the globe. His insights are particularly valuable for legal professionals who need to maintain seamless communication and productivity, whether they're traveling locally, across state lines, or internationally. From essential gadgets to connectivity hacks, Pete's tips will help you navigate the digital landscape of modern travel with confidence.

To cap off our episode, Pet shares a riveting war-era anecdote about a pilot blinded in action who ingeniously used his plane's mechanical technology to rescue an injured marine 20 miles away!

Join Pete and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

1. What are the top three tech tips for getting on and using the internet during your national and international travels?
2. What are your favorite top three war stories regarding computer tech issues on the road?
3. What are the top three tech gadgets you bring besides your phone, laptop, or tablet when traveling?

B1  What are Pete’s top three favorite non-tech gadgets he brings on travel?

B2.  What are Pete's top three tips or suggestions about going through security with tech?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[00:42] Pete's Tech Setup

[05:57] Top 3 Tech Tips for Staying Connected While Traveling

[17:52] War Stories and Tech Mishaps

[26:50] 3 Must-Have Tech Gadgets for Travel

[32:11] Favorite Non-Tech Gadgets for Travel

[42:22]  Connect with Pete

Resources:

Connect with Pete:

• Mac Geek Gab: macgeekgab.com/
• So There I Was: sothereiwas.us/

Hardware mentioned in the conversation:

• AirFly Pro: twelvesouth.com/products/airfly
• Anker 100W Cube Charger: anker.com/products/a2343-100w-usb-c-charger
• Anker Slim Flat Laptop Charger: anker.com/collections/for-laptops
• Audio-Technica USB Microphone: audio-technica.com/en-eu/microphones/wired/type/usb
• GL-MT3000 Travel Router: gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000/
• Pokefi Portable WiFi: mypokefi.com/
• Ultimate Ears Bluetooth Speaker: ultimateears.com/en-us

Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

• AT&T: att.com/international/
• Channels DVR: getchannels.com/dvr-server/
• Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/
• NeverSSL – neverssl.com/
• OpenVPN – openvpn.net/
• SiriusXM: siriusxm.com/
• Synology NAS: synology.com/en-au/support/nas_selector
• T-Mobile: t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/international-roaming-plans
• TuneIn: tunein.com/
• Verizon: verizon.com/plans/international/international-travel/
• WireGuard VPN– wireguard.com/