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5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by JARUSHUB: 4:10pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Free Wi-Fi can sometimes be an extremely delightful blessing, but it can also be a curse when the safety of your data is concerned. However, there are safety tips to consider when using public Wi-Fi to help protect your data better. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 safety tips for using public Wi-Fi. Before Connecting Turn Off File Sharing When using public Wi-Fi it is best to turn off all file sharing and restrict access to your computer by disabling remote login from other computers in your network. This is to prevent easy access to your data and keep your data protected. You can also turn off network discovery to prevent others from seeing your device on the network. All these can be done through the control panel (for Windows) or system preferences (Mac) of your computer. Turn Off Wi-Fi When not in Use One of the basic rules of using untrusted networks is to switch it off when you’re done using it. It’s a great security habits that also helps save your battery. You can make things easier for yourself by downloading the offline version of whatever it is you’re working on so you don’t have to stay online for long periods on an untrusted network. Keep Your Antivirus and Antimalware Up to Date If you know you are inclined to using public Wi-Fi networks on your device, it is best to ensure your device is running on a good and up to date antimalware utility and antivirus utility. Whatever antimalware or antivirus you choose to use just ensure it’s a good one, it’s up to date and you keep it running especially when using public Wi-Fi. Install Privacy-Protecting Browser Extensions Privacy-protecting browser extensions are tools that will help to fortify your browser. These privacy-protecting browser extensions gives you more control over your browsing experience and helps you lock out anything you need to, in addition to protecting you from network attacks like session hijacking and clickjacking. Use Your Own Wi-Fi Instead Your best protection from the dangers of public Wi-Fi is to simply not use it. Whether you’re using mobile hotspot or tethering the network from your smartphone, using your personal Wi-Fi offers you the safest browsing experience – much safer than the use of public Wi-Fi. However, there are unavoidable times when public Wi-Fi will be needed and in those times you can take necessary measures (like the one’s listed above) to protect your data. source: http://www.opinions.ng/5-safety-tips-using-public-wi-fi/ 4 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by Benjom(m): 4:14pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Now I know better... Thanks OP 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by veekid(m): 5:15pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Where you wan see free Wi-Fi? Under Buhari? 7 Likes |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by Nobody: 5:15pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Hmm.. I'd rather not use any public Wi-Fi at all if I value my privacy. The one Google have is enough.. Imagine google telling me that Bill Gate is looking for entrepreneurs like me, how did google know that I'm entrepreneur? All the ads that pops up on me it's always about Business and entrepreneurship. My brother's own is live hard porn ads Anyway, visit the number one business platform EntMirror 3 Likes |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by Nobody: 5:16pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Ok |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by Ayjuri: 5:16pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Nice One Thanks |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by smogup: 5:16pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
What kind of fuvkery is this? After listing out the tips of how to use a public WiFi you ended by saying we should use our own instead. 7 Likes |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by bbbabes(f): 5:16pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Rich people don't seek for free things 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by morereb10: 5:18pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
good one |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by Narldon: 5:18pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Okay |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by FemiEddy(m): 5:20pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Ok |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by AAinEqGuinea: 5:20pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
VPN! 1 Like |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by DICKtator: 5:25pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
What of VPN and using Tor Browser? |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by Britain4(m): 5:29pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Not my business |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by AAinEqGuinea: 5:31pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
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Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by Flexherbal(m): 5:56pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Taken ! |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by bigpastor(m): 5:59pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
What if you encrypt using vpn |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by NairalandCS(m): 6:00pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
All I have to say is 'Awouf dey purge belle'. 3 Likes
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Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by Barzinime(m): 6:07pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
I would have answered you, but I checked your location...so I give up veekid: 1 Like |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by leksmedia: 6:14pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
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Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by henryobinna(m): 6:16pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
free wifi are alwasy not good. Do you have a free wifi around or you have a secured wifi connection on your android. I want to show you how to share your wifi connection with other devices |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by Ironlion1(m): 6:17pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
veekid: Which village are you presently or better still, which village have you been all your life? |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by oshe11: 6:21pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Rawbitch |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by loomer: 6:29pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
I dey come 1 Like |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by Ennyholar: 6:45pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Thank you OP |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by introvertme: 7:45pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Also ensure you clear your google history oooo History dot Google do com and use incognito mode when browsing, it logs pintoout of any website that you logged on to |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by Chinagurum1995(m): 8:13pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
OK 1 Like |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by persius555(m): 8:20pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Just access the WiFi network with a Linux system and save yourself all these headache. |
Re: 5 Safety Tips For Using Public Wi-fi by Neozy(m): 8:41pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Barzinime:so what is wrong in being located in Ibadan? |
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