Guides
Guides: using your home internet while you travel
Explained in plain English: how a home IP works, what DS-Lite means and what to sort out before travelling or working abroad.
Using your home IP abroad: how it works
How websites work out where you are, why your home IP helps abroad, and when a VPN app, a DIY setup or a ready-made kit is the better choice.
Last updated: Draft – not yet reviewed
DS-Lite and CGNAT explained simply – and why your home VPN can’t be reached
What DS-Lite and CGNAT mean, how to check your own connection and why a VPN server at home fails – plus every workaround, limits included.
Last updated: Draft – not yet reviewed
FRITZ!Box VPN or a ready-made kit? A fair comparison
VPN to your FRITZ!Box or a ready-made travel kit? Requirements, DS-Lite limits, effort and cost compared – and when DIY is the better choice.
Last updated: Draft – not yet reviewed
German TV and streaming on holiday: what works abroad
Why ARD, ZDF and others block some shows abroad, and what the EU portability rules cover for your subscriptions – and what they don’t. With a table.
Last updated: Draft – not yet reviewed
Online banking abroad: security checks, blocks and tips
Why banks ask for extra checks or block logins from abroad, what PSD2 requires, and how to get your TAN app, phone and emergency numbers ready.
Last updated: Draft – not yet reviewed
Upload speed: what you need for video calls
How much upload do Zoom, Teams and Google Meet need? The official figures side by side, how to measure your upload properly and tips for stable calls.
Last updated: Draft – not yet reviewed
Working from abroad: what to sort out before you go
Planning a workation or remote work abroad? What to agree with your employer and check on tax and social security – with a checklist and official sources.
Last updated: Draft – not yet reviewed
Glossary: IP address, DS-Lite, CGNAT and more
IP address, DS-Lite, CGNAT, VPN, WireGuard and upload in plain English: the key terms around your home IP and travel routers, briefly explained.
Last updated: Draft – not yet reviewed