Holiday travel already comes with enough moving parts. Your technology shouldn’t be one of them.

If there’s one thing worth checking before you head out the door, it’s this:

Make sure your important data is backed up

That’s it. Not a long checklist. Not a tune-up. Just confidence that your photos, documents, and memories are safe.

Why this matters:

• Laptops and phones get dropped, lost, or damaged while traveling
• Hotel Wi-Fi and public charging stations aren’t always reliable
• Most data loss happens quietly — and is only noticed when it’s too late

A backup doesn’t have to be complicated. If you already use iCloud, OneDrive, Google Photos, or Time Machine, take a minute to confirm it’s actually running and recent. Look for a “last backup” date, not just a setting that sounds enabled.

Five minutes now can mean:

• No panic if a device fails
• No lost holiday photos
• No stress while you’re supposed to be relaxing

Technology should support your time away — not interrupt it.

Enjoy the trip. We’ll deal with the rest later.