Articles From 2026
Should You Bring a Burner Phone When Traveling?
Your real phone holds your entire digital life. A cheap, unlocked burner phone protects your data, saves on roaming costs, and won't ruin your trip if it's lost or stolen.
Plane Finder Flight Tracker Has Been Left Behind by Better Free Alternatives
I tested Plane Finder as part of our flight tracker roundup. It works, but other free apps do everything it does — and more; without the ad frustrations or the paywall on light mode.
This One Move Turns Your Tax Refund Into 12 Months of Phone Bill Savings
Use your tax refund to buy an annual phone plan and save over $1,700/year on your family's phone bill.
FlightAware Is the Original Flight Tracker App That's Still Hanging Around
FlightAware is the OG flight tracker app, and after testing it alongside five competitors, I can tell you exactly where it still earns its spot and where it's been left behind.
How Social Media Influences Our Relationships, Mental Health, and Wallets
45% of Americans report that social media is their main form of socialization.
How to Use Your Phone on Wi-Fi Only While Traveling
Turn off cellular data, disable roaming, and travel without surprise charges. Here's how to use your phone on Wi-Fi only—and what apps still work without a plan.
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Best Cell Phone Carriers and Coverage in North Carolina
North Carolina's geographically diverse. Not surprisingly then cellular coverage can be great in some places and patchy in others which is why it's important to find out which carriers provide the best reception to the places you spend time.
Best Cell Phone Coverage in Idaho
There’s nothing worse than being shut out of service on your way to go fly fishing on the Salmon, skiing on Baldy, or hunting in the Pioneers. Read this guide to learn about which carriers provide the best cell phone coverage in Idaho, and where.
The Best Cell Phone Coverage and Carriers in Iowa
Verizon and UScellular cover nearly all of Iowa with 4G LTE coverage. T-Mobile and AT&T also have excellent coverage in the Hawkeye State. Find out which cell coverage in Iowa is best for you.
Best Cell Phone Coverage and Carriers in Michigan
Read this guide to learn about the best cell phone coverage in Michigan, and who provides it.
