Archive for 'Security Tips'

Using public Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet is a frequent occurrence these days – whether you are traveling, working from your favorite coffeehouse, or at your public library. The use of public Wi-Fi is now commonplace for most of us and most everyone has grown comfortable with its prevalent availability. While there are many [...]

International travel demands a bit of planning each time. The single most important thing that you carry with you on every international trip is your passport. The following tips are suggested ways to keep your passport (and other important documents) safe…just in case the unthinkable happens.
• Make paper copies of your passport and travel documents. [...]

Passports have always required special attention since they are by nature the ‘key’ to international travel. A passport is the most valuable document that you will carry abroad. It’s your confirmation of citizenship and your best form of identification. Because of this importance, it requires you to safeguard it constantly.
Since 2006 the United States has [...]

Christmas, New Year and all year long, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has quite a few rules you should know before you pack your bags and print your boarding passes.
3-1-1 Rule

When it comes to carrying on any type of liquid – from hair gel to saline solution – the 3-1-1 Rule applies, so if [...]

Finally! Some good news from the airline industry. Starting August 16, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will allow passengers to leave their laptops in their bags at the security checkpoints – provided you’ve stashed your computer inside a “checkpoint-friendly” bag.
So what makes a laptop case “checkpoint friendly” and ready for scanning? According to the TSA, [...]

Getting through airport security has its small inconveniences, but during the busiest travel season of the year – when people who may be unfamiliar with the normal security practices or be complete travel novices – hit the jetway along with you, these inconveniences can quickly become major hassles. But instead of being a total Scrooge, [...]