My Chromecast with Google TV dongle must be the best $35 I've spent recently. Coupled with a VPN service, I'm able to watch my streaming services as if I was at home. It really makes for a more enjoyable trip, especially when the weather outside is miserable.

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tobyonekanobe58 t1_j2b920c wrote on December 30, 2022 at 11:47 PM

Been traveling with my FireTV stick for a few years. It's wonderful.

sixtysixdutch OP t1_j2ba5y4 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 11:55 PM

I just love how capable these devices are now! The Chromecast has really impressed me!

johntwoods t1_j2baxrv wrote on December 31, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Hotel: "We'll just go ahead and put the WiFi router right here in the lobby office. Goodnight."

PM_ME_FUNFAX t1_j2be2zh wrote on December 31, 2022 at 12:23 AM

What VPN service do our you use? I don't think it's something I'll need, just curious

sixtysixdutch OP t1_j2bmepu wrote on December 31, 2022 at 1:24 AM

For the Chromecast, I have a Wireguard setup using my home router as the server. But I also use TorGuard and would recommend them.

PM_ME_FUNFAX t1_j2brxpe wrote on December 31, 2022 at 2:06 AM

Thanks

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SomehowGonkReturned t1_j2bedlu wrote on December 31, 2022 at 12:25 AM

Ah yes my favorite thing to do when I travel, sit in the hotel and watch TV.

sixtysixdutch OP t1_j2bmjcu wrote on December 31, 2022 at 1:25 AM

Who said hotel? I'm with family for the holidays and once everyone goes to bed it's nice to have some downtime

josh35767 t1_j2e42ax wrote on December 31, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Also, you NEVER have down time when you travel? Had dinner, have a couple hours before bed but not enough time to do much else? Maybe you’re up early and got to kill some time before meeting up with friends. Maybe you got a long night planned and want to relax in the hotel for a little bit before you start that. Could be a business trip in a place where there’s little to do or you have little time to explore.