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 […]
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 […]
Know your Rate of Fire – MyRPM App
Up to now the measurement of the Rate Of Fire has been complicated and inconvenient with special hardware required – expensive and with varying accuracy. With MyRPM everything works on a smart phone. We went to the range with it and it worked very well. With MyRPM you can record and analyse a shooting sequence […]
Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger | Portable Power
Since 2009, Goal Zero has been changing the way people get power to their electronics and homes in the backcountry. The Flip 10 Recharger follows this tradition in a compact and lightweight package. This small device holds a single charge for your smartphone, fitness tracker, rechargeable headlamp, or GPS watch. The Goal Zero Flip 10 […]