As we find ourselves on our computers more and more when we’re traveling, I’ve tried to keep up with protecting our data. Connecting to WiFi networks is one of our…
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Why Does The TSA Swab Your Hands, Phone, Laptop, Food, Bag, Shoes, etc.?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt doesn’t matter if you’ve just spent 30 minutes in the regular TSA queues, less than 5 minutes in the TSA Pre-Check line or 1 minute in the CLEAR area,…
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This Is Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Phone In The Secure Area When Entering The U.S.
by joehegby joehegGetting off of an international flight has its own set of unique rules that are different for every country. For example, I was surprised when I saw that the United…
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If you’re traveling by plane in the United States, you know that sometimes you’ll get pulled aside for a “swab test.” Being a “chosen one” appears to be random (although…
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Not Wearing A Face Mask? Airline Surveillance Cameras May Tattle On You
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s taken a while but airlines might finally be getting truly serious about enforcing their rules surrounding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. According to tech companies that provide AI-powered video detection…
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is taking the first steps towards the development of a system for passenger self-screening that they’re comparing to the self-checkout you see in supermarkets.
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One of our least used travel-related subscriptions right now is our CLEAR membership. If you’re still flying right now (and but for exceptional circumstances, why are you?), there’s no need…
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The Cheap & Easy Fix For Long Security Lines, According To Travelers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you don’t have TSA PreCheck, standing in the TSA checkpoint lanes can be a nightmare, with waits of 45 or more minutes during busy times of the year, or…
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IHG Finally Lets You Make A Real Password (But You Can Still Use A Four Digit PIN Instead, Which Is Dumb)
by joehegby joehegIHG Hotels, the parent company of Holiday Inn and many other brands, has finally updated its IT and is allowing you to set a password for your account. Up until…
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Over 30 (Thirty? UGH!) years ago, comedian Jeff Foxworthy released a comedy album called, “You Might Be A Redneck If…” It peaked at #38 on Billboard. The album included a…
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