Here’s a video that does a pretty good job of explaining how the systems works, as well as giving some suggestions for how to make the process as painless as possible.

It’s tough to make a definitive video on the topic, because regulations and requirements are constantly changing, but it’s a good starting point to help you learn to be a savvy traveler.

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Video: How to Get Through Airport Security

The City of Chicago’s Office of Tourism can’t solve those airport delays, but they can help make any airport delay time a little more pleasant with its new website Explore Chicago, and two technology lounges in Terminal 2 and 50 computers located throughout the airport.

With help from technology sponsor HP, each high-tech lounge offers a comfortable place to relax, amidst large scale panoramas depicting attractions around the city.  With some pretty cool technology, any traveler with even a modest camera, can take real looking photos of the panoramic city skyline, Millennium Park, the inside of the Field Museum, and more.  Put yourself in the photo and no one need ever know that you never left the airport! 

OK,so the real point is to allow you to use this cool technology to explore the city while at the airport, not fool your friends!  So check out Explore Chicago and learn about area events, tours and attractions, Chicago neighborhoods, and more.  The multi-media content includes slide shows, audio tours, video clips,and download brochures and maps.  It’s designed so even the least tech-savvy traveler can access information before setting off for the city.

I haven’t been to Chicago for quite awhile, and while I’d never hope for any airport delay, I hope that I’ll have some ground time to check out this display.  It sounds pretty cool.  Anybody see it yet?

Photo credit:  flickr

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High Tech Display at Chicago O’Hare Airport

One of the key requirements for a “checkpoint friendly” bag is that it lie flat on the x-ray belt, and that there be not metal snaps, zippers, buckles, or pockets that can obstruct a clear view of the laptop inside.

I think a laptop sleeve may be a nearly perfect answer to the “checkpoint friendly” question. 

Yes, it will still need to removed from a larger bag, but at least it will still be protected.  In addition to being protected, with this Bora Bora Hibiscus Laptop Sarong it will also be quite fashionably tropical as well.  And doesn’t sarong sound ever so much more exotic than sleeve?

The sarong comes in three sizes, and can fit both Apple and PC laptops.  The outer shell and inside lining is made of a cotton fabric, and is hand washable. 

Available from Gyms Pacific, $45.

Image credit:  Gyms Pacific

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New Security Rule Means New Laptop Cases