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Showerthought: My $50 portable router in Bangkok was a total hero
The hotel wifi died right before a big client call, but that little gadget kept me online. Anyone got a backup plan for when the local internet just quits?
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campbell.thea6mo ago
Ever think about just using your phone's hotspot? I never bother with extra gadgets.
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barbaradavis5mo ago
My old phone plan had terrible hotspot data, so I always thought these things were a waste. Then I got stuck in a Denver airport lounge with a dead public network and a report due. Borrowed a coworker's portable router and it saved my whole afternoon. Now I keep one in my bag, no question. It just works when everything else fails.
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jennybailey6mo ago
Portable routers are lifesavers. I always pack mine now after getting stuck in a cafe with dead wifi. It turns any phone sim into a personal hotspot for my laptop. The peace of mind is worth way more than the cost. I even used it on a train once to finish some work.
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