One Tech Tip: Planning a trip this summer? Don’t neglect your tech safety checklist
Summary
This article gives advice on managing your electronic devices and digital tools before going on a summer trip. It explains when to unplug devices to save energy and how new tech features like adding a digital passport to your iPhone can help with travel.Key Facts
- Many household devices use a small amount of electricity even when turned off, called standby or phantom power.
- Standby power can add up to about 10% of a home’s electric bill and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Experts recommend unplugging nonessential devices before leaving home to save energy.
- Essential devices like refrigerators, freezers, security systems, and some smart home gear should stay plugged in.
- Unplugging most modern gadgets usually saves less money than people expect; energy-efficient devices and settings are more effective.
- Apple now lets users add their U.S. passport info to their iPhone’s Apple Wallet for easier airport ID checks at over 250 U.S. airports.
- This digital ID cannot be used for international travel or border crossing.
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