![]() See also: The Dangers of Unsecured Wifi Hotspots You’re probably thinking, “What’s the big deal if I connect to this public network? I just need to use the internet to send this one email or check one more thing before my flight leaves. Who wants to pay for WiFi? You’ll likely also see a few other connections labeled something like “free public WiFi.” You’ll be tempted to connect to the internet via one of those.īad idea! Never connect to any network that is not officially recommended for use by the airport. Most major airports will have WiFi available to use, but this option may not be free. When you review the available wireless networks, you see several options. *Phew* the main hurdle of your travels is over! Now you’re waiting in the airport for your flight to start boarding and decide to hop on your laptop to get some work done, or maybe just check your email to pass the time. So you’ve packed intelligently and zipped through airport security quickly. ![]() Even though it’s perfectly legal to have an antenna or some other unusual electronic device on a plane, it would probably make everyone less nervous and save you from having a pleasant chat with TSA officials if you left it at home. A little common sense goes a long way here. If you want to see what my antenna looked like go check out the Tech Talker Facebook page. Two hours of questioning later let’s just say I’ll never make that mistake again. A few years ago I was attending a technology conference in Georgia and had a large Yagi WiFi antenna in my backpack. Anything out of the ordinary may send up some red flags. Tip #2: Only Bring Legitimate Electronicsīe sure to have only mainstream, obvious electronics with you, such as cameras, smartphones, laptops, tablets, and portable games. You won’t make too many friends on the long line that way. ![]() Don’t be the person who has to unpack their entire suitcase to reach the tablet hiding underneath their underwear. You should have all of your electronics packed neatly in the top of your carry-on where they’re easily accessible so that when you’re in the security line you can easily unpack and repack your bag taking up as little time as possible-for which I’m sure everyone in the line behind you will be thankful. See Also: Domestic CEO’s 3 Packing Tips to Avoid Airline Baggage Fees
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