By King Michael | RemoteReadyOS.com
✈️ Intro: Remote Life Isn’t Always Glamorous—But These 5 Tools Make It Work
When you’re living and working from different cities—or countries—every month, your tech stack isn’t just important… it’s survival.
The wrong setup can cost you files, access, or worse—your income.
After years of working remotely while traveling, these are the 5 tools I never leave home without.
They’re not just gear—they’re peace of mind.
🔐 1. YubiKey 5C NFC – My Digital Front Door Lock
Every account I care about—email, bank, cloud storage—requires 2FA.
I use the YubiKey 5C NFC as a physical security key to lock down everything. It’s small, indestructible, and immune to phishing or SIM-swaps.
✅ Works with Google, Proton, Bitwarden, Dropbox, and more
✅ NFC = tap to login from your phone
Pro Tip: I carry a backup YubiKey in a separate pouch in case of loss or theft.
🌐 2. Mullvad VPN – My Default Internet Mode
Every time I connect to public Wi-Fi—hostels, airports, cafés—I don’t trust it.
That’s why I use Mullvad VPN with a kill switch and DNS leak protection.
It’s fast, anonymous, and doesn’t even require your email to sign up.
✅ No logs, ever
✅ Works with streaming + remote work tools
✅ Compatible with Mac, Windows, Android, iOS
Note: You can also try NordVPN if you want a beginner-friendly interface.
💾 3. Samsung T7 Shield SSD – My Travel Vault
Cloud backup is great—until your internet sucks.
I keep Samsung T7 Shield 1TB SSD with me at all times.
It’s fast, lightweight, and has rubber armor that can handle drops, dust, and airport abuse.
✅ AES 256-bit encryption
✅ 1TB = plenty of room for video, backups, and docs
✅ Fits in your palm
📶 4. GL.iNet Travel Router – My Secret Weapon
Ever tried working in a hotel room with one bar of Wi-Fi?
I plug in the GL.iNet Slate AX Travel Router and suddenly have a private, secured connection for all my devices.
✅ Turns public Wi-Fi into a secure network
✅ Supports VPN passthrough
✅ Great for sharing internet with your phone, laptop, and tablet
Bonus: You can preload a VPN onto this thing. Plug it in and BOOM — safe.
🔋 5. Anker 20,000mAh Power Bank – Lifesaver in Airports
When you live remotely, you can’t afford to go dark.
I use the Anker PowerCore 20K to keep my phone, tablet, and even MacBook powered while in transit.
✅ 20,000mAh = full-day power
✅ Fast charge w/ USB-C
✅ TSA approved
This isn’t optional. I consider it part of my business survival kit.
🎁 Bonus: Get My Full Nomad Tech Survival Guide (Free PDF)
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👉 Download the FREE Nomad Tech Survival Guide here
Packed with tools, links, and my complete digital nomad system.
🧳 Final Thoughts
Being a remote entrepreneur isn’t just about freedom—it’s about protecting your time, your data, and your income with the right gear.
These 5 tools keep me locked in, even when the world around me is unpredictable.
Set yourself up like a pro—and stay Remote Ready.
