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		ASalazarMX 8 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: PanicLock – Close your MacBook lid disabl... - TSA: Hey, bring your bag and devices here. Routine inspection. - Traveler: [takes phone from the bin] [finds lock button] [click] [click] [click] - TSA: Hey, stop what you're doing Mr. Terrorist!

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spockz 8 days ago [–]

That is why you would do it before you let your phone go out of sight. I used to even turn off my electronics to prevent damage by scanners. Now I don’t bother anymore but it could be a plausible excuse.

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