Guides

Notes on losing your phone, going without one, and staying reachable anyway.

You should not be the only number your kid knows — When a college student has one number memorized, every problem routes to that person — including the ones they cannot solve from four states away. A better setup spreads it out.
How to keep your contacts reachable on a dumb phone — Switching to a flip phone or a minimal phone means leaving your smartphone address book behind. Here is what to do about it before you make the switch, including the free options.
What to set up before you leave for college — Three things worth sorting out before move-in — two-factor backup codes, cash that is not on your phone, and a way to reach people once the phone itself is gone.