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I Got Hit for $450 in Phone Data Roaming Charges: What I Learned

by Sean O'Neill. Posted Feb 22nd 2011 06:00 PM
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Travelers who use smartphones like the iPhone and the Google Nexus to check their e-mails or find their location on an online map may be slapped with unlimited charges while traveling in Europe and elsewhere. With millions of Americans now carrying Web-enabled phones, travelers are looking for money-saving tips when it comes to data roaming charges. Follow the easy device tips below to make sure you have no nasty phone bills after your vacation.
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Wi-Fi Hotspots Expose Travelers to Hackers: How to Defend Yourself

by Sean O'Neill. Posted Feb 16th 2011 02:00 PM
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Anywhere in the world, public Wi-Fi could be a trap. Public Wi-Fi hotspots at hotels, airports, and coffee shops are less safe than they appear, especially ones that are "naked," or not protected with a hard-to-crack password.
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Free Wi-Fi Hotspots in London

by Sean O'Neill. Posted Feb 14th 2011 05:30 PM
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In London, finding free Wi-Fi is about as rare as seeing a local wear a baseball cap. So if you're a traveler wandering around town, how can you surf online without facing exorbitant overseas data charges on your phone or laptop?
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Visit PBS's Downton Abbey on Your Own

by Sean O'Neill. Posted Feb 10th 2011 12:30 PM
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The English manor costume drama Downton Abbey won our hearts this season, especially for its performances by Dame Maggie Smith. The DVD has just been released and the next season is now being filmed, but until then, here's how to re-create its best moments on location on your next vacation to England.
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In-Flight Movies Could Go 3D

by Sean O'Neill. Posted Feb 3rd 2011 03:00 PM
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Nintendo will launch its 3DS game console on March 27, with a display that creates the illusion of three-dimensional depth. In a convenient twist, the device does not require the user to wear goofy-looking glasses to enjoy the full 3D effect. Airlines might adopt similar displays for their seatback TVs, giving passengers the option to see 3D content on in-flight entertainment systems.
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