30+ Mbps downloads! 15+ Mbps uploads! It really makes you feel like you are living in the future to be online on the go at speeds rivaling (and often besting) a suburban home cable modem. Back when I first worked as a university network administrator in the early 90’s, the Internet backbone that ran through […]
Mobile Technology
Apple’s iOS6 – The Best Place For Maps
The Internet is abuzz this week about the new iPhone 5, the iOS 6 software update, and OMG how horrible Apple’s new mapping software is. By the amount of fuss being made, you’d think that Apple had just made a catastrophic mistake and was on the verge of becoming the next RIM or Palm or […]
Check Your Reserves! (Tips for Backups & Online Security)
You wouldn’t jump out of an airplane without a reserve parachute, would you? The odds are very high that you won’t need it, and many skydivers go for years without even coming close to pulling the ripcord on their lifesaving spare. But when you need it, you REALLY need it. The situation is the same […]
The Choice: Verizon or AT&T’s 4G/LTE Networks?
One of our most frequently asked questions (right up there with “How old is that bus?” and “Oh, wow, is that a cat on a leash!?!”) is “Who has the best cell network?” As technomads who have been living and running our business on the road for 5+ years now, indeed, we have more first […]
Introducing Coverage? 2012 for iPhone & iPad
A bit over a year ago we released ‘Coverage?’ for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. In the time since, we’ve been thrilled with all the great feedback and reviews we have gotten. The app has sustained a 4+ star rating. This app really is genuinely useful, and there is nothing else like it out […]
Technomadia Tech Update – The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
It is time to share more of the “Tech” side of Technomadia. As technomads, we’re constantly updating our technology arsenal. Here is an update on some of the technology toys we’ve been playing with lately – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Millenicom 4G Hotspot Plan / Samsung SCH-LC11 Hotspot We absolutely love Millenicom […]
10 Tips to Keep Connected: US Mobile Internet Options
One of the most common things we get asked about is for advice on staying connected to the net while on the road. For us, staying connected to the internet is essential to our mobile livelyhood. Our business depends on it and we heavily utilize social networking online to keep connected with friends, family and […]
Our iPhone App Essentials for RV Travel
March 6, 2013: We have a big update to this post – check it out at Our iPhone & iPad App Essentials for RV Travel! As Technomads, it should be no surprise that we are mobile technology lovers. We love our iPhones (and yes, we did just both upgrade to the new iPhone 4), and we […]