Get a leg up on holiday travel with this to-go tech

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Cooler days and chilly nights are on the way — yes, fall is finally coming. So, let’s talk about holiday travel. Everyone who couldn’t make it home last year is going to want to go home this year, and things might get hectic. It’s a really good idea to get your ticket now — it’ll be way cheaper — and to load up on these Lenovo tech essentials for more mellow holiday travels.

Forget the key under the doormat

If someone will be feeding your fish while you’re away, this WiFi smart lock is a cinch to mount and lets you unlock and re-lock your door from anywhere using your phone. Give friends a virtual guest key, and they can let themselves in with the app, too.

Pack smart and carry on

Who wants to pay checked-baggage fees? Nobody. This can-do carry-on fits two days of clothing and three pairs of sneakers, with a padded compartment for your 13-inch laptop. It also sails through the airport with its nimble four-wheel setup.

Keep track of your stuff

You’re dashing through the station and it hits you — you left your tablet somewhere. Quell your panic by putting a Bluetooth sticker on all your devices. Use the Tile app to locate them lickety-split and still make your train.

Upgrade to a first-class screen

Crammed into coach? Your entertainment setup can still be VIP. This slick tablet delivers stunning 2K resolution on an 11-inch TDDI IPS display and gets up to 15 hours of play. Use the stand and kick back, or use the keyboard to get some work done.

Tune out the kids in front of you

Sometimes earbuds don’t cut it. These over-the-ear headphones with active noise canceling (ANC) technology are exactly what you need to block out the world and focus on your in-flight movie. Plush silicone leather is super comfy for the long haul.

Binge-watch until touchdown

Running low on juice with no AC outlet in sight? This potent power bank will recharge your phone, so you can keep streaming until the wheels touch the tarmac. The USB-C charges lightning-fast and the built-in stand is a nice perk.

Pack lightly with a powerful laptop

A lightweight laptop can be a lifesaver when you’re schlepping your stuff from terminal to terminal to make that connecting flight. Save yourself (and your back) some pain: the ThinkPad X1 Nano is the lightest ThinkPad ever, but it doesn’t skimp on power.

Take your dual-monitor setup with you

Fret not if you need two screens while on-the-go. This portable monitor is light, adjustable, and travel-friendly. Just plug it into your laptop, and you have an instant second monitor for work — or a 14-inch upgrade for streaming at grandma’s house.