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TSA’s new travel warning: Don’t fall for ‘Free Airport Wi-Fi’
You know the drill: You hit the airport, find a seat near your gate, and your first thought is, Where’s the free Wi-Fi? You see a network called “Free Airport Wi-Fi” or “Airport_Guest” and think, Perfect.
The TSA says: Stop right there. Their latest warning is the digital equivalent of “Don’t take candy from strangers.” Public Wi-Fi, especially in airports, is a hacker’s playground.
💻 The fake network trap
Cybercriminals love high-traffic spots like airports. They’ll set up a “rogue hot spot,” a network that looks official but isn’t. They’ll copy the airport’s naming style, right down to the capitalization, so “Airport_Guest” and “AirPort_Guest” look the same at a glance.
Signs it’s fake:
- No password prompt, or a password that’s posted on a random sign or piece of paper instead of an official screen.
- It’s not listed on the airport’s website or information desks.
- The signal strength seems “too good,” no matter where you are in the terminal.
Once you connect, every password, message and email you send can be intercepted and stolen. You’ll never know it’s happening.
🔌 Juice jacking: The charging port scam
The TSA’s warning isn’t just about Wi-Fi. Those free USB charging ports in terminals can be just as dangerous. Juice jacking happens when a hacker loads malware onto a public charging station. Plug in your phone or laptop, and in seconds they can:
- Install spyware and malware.
- Steal your contacts, files and photos.
- Grab saved logins without you clicking a thing.
If you must use airport charging, always pack a USB data blocker ($9.89 for two) or bring your own wall adapter.
With summer travel numbers at record highs, the timing is no accident.
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The sound police are coming for ya
Look at that picture. What we’ve got here is not just another traffic camera, but a fully deputized decibel detective. Meet the sound police.
These new noise cameras are the cousins of speed and red-light cameras, but instead of catching you with a heavy foot, they’re busting you for a heavy exhaust.
💾 A free tool for my clean freaks: BleachBit is a pretty awesome freebie that wipes internet history, logs, temp files and hidden junk. It can also “shred” files so they’re super difficult to recover. Hello, privacy. Download it here for Windows and Linux.
🌾 Literal fields of green: While everyone’s glued to Bitcoin tickers, U.S. farmland just hit a record $4,350 per acre, up 89% since 2011. Jeff Bezos is shooting for soybean stars with 462,000 acres, Bill Gates went from Microsoft to microgreens with 275,000 acres, and Warren Buffett once said he’d drop $25B for 1% of all farmland. Now this seems like a fine place for a bad joke. How do you get a farm girl to like you? A tractor. (lol)
Noise cams ticketing loud cars
Like to drive fast? New noise cameras are listening for loud engines and automatically issuing tickets. Know how they work to avoid those hefty fines.
17.75
The average turbulence score on America’s bumpiest flight. The eddy dissipation rate (EDR) is basically a nerdy way to measure how violently the air’s shaking you around. Albuquerque to Denver nails it, turning a short hop over the Rockies into a midair mechanical bull ride. Expect seat belt signs, coffee spills and a nervous chuckle from the flight attendant.
Stop spam calls: On iPhone, go to Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers to send numbers not in your contacts straight to voicemail. On Android, open the Phone app > Settings > Block numbers and toggle Block calls from unknown numbers. Depending on your Android, they might still be able to leave you a voicemail.
This free site lets you eavesdrop on pilots
Wonder what’s going on mid-flight? Now you can hear it all! Here’s how to listen to cockpit chatter like a pro.
Windows 10 drama: Microsoft fixed a bug that stopped people from signing up for extended updates. ICYMI, support ends Oct. 14, 2025, but you can stick around for an extra year. The cost? Trade 1,000 MS Rewards points, back up your PC with OneDrive (free), or pay $30. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Fun times.
Happy ‘National Relaxation Day’
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3-second tech genius
No skills? No problem. George, your AI host, shows you AI art tools that bring your craziest ideas to life. Plus, secret hacks to supercharge your gadgets … and a surfing cat.
Charlie Chaplin’s in theaters after 100 years
Charlie Chaplin famously rereleased his 1925 silent classic The Gold Rush in 1942 with new narration and edits, believing it would connect better with modern audiences. Now, thanks to film archivists and AI, the silent masterpiece has been painstakingly restored. The 4K version just premiered at Cannes and hit 250 theaters worldwide.
We got scammed out of $200K
Bill and his wife thought they were investing in crypto. Instead, they got wiped out. Then, how AI could take down Google Chrome. Plus, Silicon Valley’s obsession with “super smart” babies, the secret world of spy radio, and crypto’s path to your 401(k).
Grime time
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Clear your Facebook search history: We’ve all done a bit of stalking. On your desktop, go to Settings & privacy > Activity log > Logged information > Search > Your search history. Select the three-dot icon next to any term to Delete it, or remove them all at once by clicking Clear Searches in the top right.
Focus pocus: Have any Axis security cameras? A security researcher hacked the cameras (professional-grade systems used by governments, hospitals and Fortune 500 companies) plus their servers, giving him control of live feeds across thousands of organizations. Axis fixed it, but only if you get the firmware update. Otherwise? Someone else could be watching you watch them.