airport
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Why Your Phone Connection Is Slow On The Airport Tarmac
If you’ve ever boarded a flight only to find your phone connection suddenly drop just while you’re trying to send a pre-flight text, you’re not alone. It’s a problem that plagues most passengers right before their departure or soon after landing, just when they most need a lifeline to the outside world. “Everyone seems to…
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There’s A New Phone Scam To Be Wary Of: Public Charging Ports
3Checkm8 is the latest malware threat to target the once-impenetrable iPhone. The exploit infiltrates iOS devices through a USB connection and poses a significant threat to anyone using public charging stations (like those found in airports.) Worryingly, the researcher who discovered it believes it’s un-patchable. Yikes. Here’s what you need to know.
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How To Get The Best Wi-Fi Connection At The Airport
You sit down at the airport, ready for (or relaxing during) a big day of travel. You have the perfect spot, closer to a power outlet than to annoying people. And right when you open your laptop, you realise… you have no idea how to get on the nearest wifi, or even what its password…
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How Hackers Can Steal Your Data At Airports
Ever wonder if it’s a bad idea to surf the web using a heavily trafficked public wifi network at an airport? For the most part, it’s safe; your information probably isn’t at risk as long as you connect to the right network. On the other hand, you might want to rethink plugging in your phone…