1. Make sure you set your configuration so that it wont connect to hotspots run by hackers that try to steal your identify, use an Ethernet rather than a wireless one if possible.
2. Disable file sharing on your computer. There are safety features you can choose from when you connect to public wifi. if opens up the control panel to ask if its your home network, your work network or public network. If you select public network it will turn off file sharing automatically.
3. If the network has a fake name like ''free public wifi'' dont use is, use the wifi provided.
4. Do not use wifi that requires you to provide personal details this includes online baking, shoping etc.
2. Disable file sharing on your computer. There are safety features you can choose from when you connect to public wifi. if opens up the control panel to ask if its your home network, your work network or public network. If you select public network it will turn off file sharing automatically.
3. If the network has a fake name like ''free public wifi'' dont use is, use the wifi provided.
4. Do not use wifi that requires you to provide personal details this includes online baking, shoping etc.