electronics

GPS navigation and communication at risk in 2011 and 2012

by Ned Levi on August 8, 2011

Currently the Sun is in its peak years of its 11 year solar cycle, during which massive solar flares can shoot off the sun’s corona disrupting GPS navigation, civilization’s electric power grids, and world wide communication. Ned Levi examines this phenomenon and its potential affects on travel and travelers.

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Pack your bags to avoid security hand inspection loss

by Ned Levi on June 6, 2011

Ned Levi has a list of tips to pack your bags to avoid security hand inspection loss, as suggested to him by TSA. Ned also includes a tip so you’ll know if TSA or others have opened your checked luggage when you claim your luggage at the end of your flight.

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What to do and not to do when setting out on a nine-hour-long drive

by Karen Fawcett on February 23, 2011

Rules for a roadtrip from Karen Fawcett. When Spring break comes, do you take off with the family on an adventure. If so, here are some tips to keep from driving into a disaster.

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What we’re reading: Emirates named airline of the year, Dreamliner delayed, electronics interference

by Stephanus Surjaputra on January 19, 2011

Emirates named airline of the year, Dreamliner delayed until 3rd quarter, electronics onboard interference

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Singapore – an island unto itself

by Karen Fawcett on December 23, 2010

Welcome to Singapore. If you’re looking for dirty, don’t come here. If you’re looking for old world charm, it’s hard to find. The Republic of Singapore’s is a 710 square-mile-area that’s situated between Malaysia and Indonesia. This is the heart of Southeast Asia and the area has become a major center for commerce, shipping, electronics and more.

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Packing your carry-ons defensively

by Ned Levi on January 25, 2010

Ned Levi discusses packing your carry-ons defensively to to reduce passengers’ problems at security, and the risks of breakage or lost or stolen luggage by anticipating potential carry-on woes.

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If you only could travel with one electronic device, what would it be?

by Karen Fawcett on February 5, 2009

I’d be lost without my computer, camera and cell phone. But having recently splurged for a Blackberry Bold 9000, I can see that life is changing.

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Packing the essentials: cords, plugs, adaptors and more

by Karen Fawcett on December 10, 2008

Not so many years ago, packing the essentials signified clothes, toiletries, medications. With more and more electronics, you’ll need additional accessories. Karen Fawcett is in the middle of a long Asian trip and learning as she goes.

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TSA “approved” bags are nice, but here’s why I’m sticking with my old carry-on

by Ned Levi on December 9, 2008

TSA-approved security checkpoint bags are finally shipping. I’ve had a chance to check out two of them; the Targus Zip-Thru Corporate bag, and the Skooba Checkthrough bag. Briefly, I like the Targus bag a bit better than the Skooba bag, but neither would move me to stop using my Skooba MegaMedia Bag.

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LaGuardia passengers get free charging stations

by Chris Jernigan on May 5, 2008

Passengers at New York’s LaGuardia now have charging stations provided free of charge courtesy of Samsung Electronics and the Port Authority of New York.

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