>>>>Anyone know why recently you must remove your laptop from its case before sending it through the x-ray machine at airport security? What difference can the laptop case make?
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>>>I think like anything else, the picture that they see on the screen is more clear. But as others have said it is a nice visible action that shows that security measures are in place.
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>>Most of it is security theatre. Gotta keep those planes full of happy customers after all. iiwii.
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>I like that term "security theatre". Most of security is about presenting the image that things are being looked after.

I believe Bruce Schneier coined it. Excellent term.