In a world where phone cases are quickly running out of steam and the market is demanding more protection with a smaller profile, it’s tough to find the case that doesn’t render your phone a brick. You frequently see a slim iPhone X in the most ungodly of cases from manufacturers like OtterBox and LifeProof. […]
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Juice jacking, USB condoms, and phone security while traveling
The latest news coming from air travel security experts involves convenient USB charging stations spread around airports. While your first thought may be that you never use the USB charging station because a crowd of people always beats you to it, there’s a legitimate security risk associated with using them: “juice jacking.” Truthfully, this type […]
How secure is texting? This excerpt from the off-grid communications book ‘COMSEC’ will surprise you
Editors note: This is an excerpt from the book, “COMSEC: Off-the-Grid Communications Strategies for Privacy Enthusiasts, Journalists, Politicians, Crooks, and the Average Joe,” by Justin Carrol and Drew M. Make sure to check the bottom of the piece for a direct link to purchase this book from Amazon! CHAPTER 1 (CONTINUED): THE INSECURITY OF SMS […]
Photo of the day: Protecting my most needed piece of technology
With an aluminum frame and rubber gaskets covering the ports, the Pro case hugs the edges of the iPhone X without rolling over the sides, feeling big and bulky. In fact, the case is so sleek that it feels almost natural holding the phone like Apple designed it themselves. The case comes with two top covers for […]
The Knyphe: Phone Case + EDC Knife
I was browsing roughly through a gun and gear Facebook page when I stumbled across the Knyphe. The Knyphe is a great name for a really sweet idea. It’s simple, you already have a phone, and it’s likely in a case. So why not carry a fixed blade in the case? The Knyphe is a […]
Magpul iPhone 7/8 & 7+/8+ and SAMSUNG S9 & S9+ Bump Cases
iPhone 7/8 & 7+/ 8+ Bump Cases The legendary protection Magpul iPhone Bump Case owners have enjoyed for their other iPhones is now available for the iPhone 7/8 and 7+/8+. A hard, protective outer shell surrounds a shock-absorbing inner layer, forming a double-reinforced protective barrier with a slim profile. Raised, easily-identifiable button covers offer tactile […]
Streamlight portable USB device charger
There seem’s to be quite a few manufacturers of USB device chargers. Everything from the cheap little charging sticks that give you a single charge to the larger ones that provide the ability to charge phones, tablets and other USB powered devices. I personally prefer a middle of the road charger that can charge/power my iPhone […]
NOMAD Key | Ultra Portable iPhone Charging Cable
Recently I published a short article/video on my minimalist wire dopp kit. In that kit I did away with the traditional Apple iPhone cable and replaced it with the NOMAD Key iPhone cable. By doing so I have conserved space and reduced the clutter of a cable getting tangled on other items in my kit. […]
HITCASE Shield For iPhone
This is the world’s thinnest waterproof iPhone case by the makers of the world’s best action / adventure photography iPhone case. “Using an everyday waterproof case in the past meant something plastic on your phone, something foreign. We wanted to blow that up and build something tough that your iPhone would be proud of.” – BROOKS […]
Lifeproof Mounts | Take your device along for the ride
To be completely honest – I would not have gone out and bought all of these mounts for my Lifeproof case on my own, but, now that I have them I can’t live without them. Well I could live, but you know… I dig them. The reason I dig them? Because I can quickly and […]