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Is Your Laptop At Risk While Traveling?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the use-more-bubblewrap dept.

Editorgirl35 writes "Here's an interesting story on DesignNews.com With last week's announcement that the British government thwarted an alleged terrorist attack planned for flights from the U.K. to the U.S., news that travelers are required to check their laptops as baggage on some flights has raised a new level of panic as they try to figure out the best way to protect their laptops."

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  1. The ban has already been lifted. by Kristoph · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Although the article propably still has some merit the actual ban on laptops has now been lifted in the UK.

    http://www.fcw.com/article95659-08-14-06-Web

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  2. Re:Baggage Check? by Ctrl-Z · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Sorry to burst your bubble, but it doesn't always work that way. I speak from personal experience. Something about "we already packed your baggage and it's behind everything else".

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    www.timcoleman.com is a total waste of your time. Never go there.