Tag Archives: Cell Phone

911 Outage: Tips to Be Prepared When the Service Isn’t Functioning

What’s your plan when a 911 call doesn’t go through? Recently, AT&T experienced a 911 service outage, leaving some mobile… View Article

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How to Maintain Your Situational Awareness and Avoid an Ambush

Not long ago I wrote an article here on ITS discussing the importance of maintaining situational awareness when you’re in public…. View Article

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5 Phone Numbers You Need on Speed Dial

Not every situation is one that requires dialing 9-1-1; that line should be kept clear for true emergencies only. 911.gov… View Article

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A Look at the BioLite CampStove: Boil Water and Charge Your Phone at the Same Time

If you’re looking to shave ounces on your next hiking trip, the BioLite CampStove may not be the best option…. View Article

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Burner Phones and the Art of Remaining Anonymous

Sometimes red teams (the bad guys) are hired to test the capabilities of blue teams (the good guys). Some examples… View Article

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Does an Untraceable Cell Phone Exist?

I’d like to share my attempt to find out if there’s any truth to obtaining an untraceable prepaid cell phone…. View Article

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