Source for checkpoint friendly bags

We came across a source for airport checkpoint friendly bags at http://www.tombihn.com/. They provide at least one bag on their website that is compliant with recent TSA guidelines to be "checkpoint friendly". Here's a link to the product information page. It's a little bit pricey but it sure makes life convenient. There's a link on the page to additional photos and even a video of this bag in action.

Many people are now fashionably using backpacks as their laptop bags. TomBihn has two excellent models (although not "checkpoint friendly"): the "brain bag" which has enough room for two laptops and the "smart alec". There are additional products which will enable you to easily carry documents, folders, and cables. Cases are available to fit inside the "brain bag" to snugly place your laptop against your back.

Insight on YouTube

YouTube has a capability called "Insight". Insight provides analytics on your individual videos. Use Insight to track the number of times your video was viewed over a period of time. YouTube enables you to compare its "popularity" compared to other videos identifying them in the range of 1 (low popularity) to 100 (high popularity). For the masses, there are decimal popularity figures, too.

You'll be able to see some demographics of those that view your video - ages and gender. It's not entirely accurate because it can measure only users who are logged in. As you know, many visitors are not YouTube members. However, it does provide interesting statistics.

Warning. When you click on "Insight" be patient. The first time you do it, it takes a minute or more. Once you get it started, it seems to be responsive.

Laptops at security checkpoints

Starting Aug. 16, TSA will allow laptops to remain in bags meeting new 'checkpoint friendly' guidelines. Not all laptop bags are 'checkpoint friendly' so whether your bag will qualify or not must be determined.

The new bags will streamline the security procedures as well as providing better protection for the laptops.

Read the full article to learn more about this.

Tiny printer

PLANon has a tiny pocket printer. The PrintStik connects to a Blackberry smartphone or PC laptop via bluetooth. The company website indicates that this device can print text and graphics.

You can read more about it at the company website http://www.planon.com/printstik.php