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88 Use a password manager.

Nothing is more frustrating than being blocked from a site or having
a transaction denied because you can’t remember your password—especially
when you are far from home. Forget about writing all your passwords down on a
yellow sticky note. … Download a password manager. It’s basically an encrypted
digital vault that stores all your secure passwords and login information. The best
ones keep your sensitive data safe, and help you create strong passwords to begin
with. Reputable ones include Roboform, Dashlane, or LastPass; and if you’re an
Apple user, iCloud Keychain lets you access all the things you use on Safari from
your Mac and iOS devices.
89 Share photos instantly.

You can share photos with friends and family back home using sites like
Flickr, Picasa, Google Drive, and Dropbox.
Editor’s Note: O.A.T.’s small group travelers who use iPhones love the “AirDrop” feature
to share pics with their travel mates. There’s no file size limit, no passwords—you don’t
even need WiFi, since it uses Bluetooth. It’s a fun way to “beam” your pics to friends in
the same hotel or onboard the same cruise ship.

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