Wi-Fi Hotspot Security Tips, Free Downloads

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Wi-Fi Hotspot Security Tips Before you hop online at that coffee shop, airport, or what-have-you, be sure to read our story on how to stay safe on public Wi-Fi. Your personal info can be at risk, and even the paid hotspots aren't necessarily secure. Also, check out Connectify in PCWorld Downloads (linked below) to turn your Internet-connected laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot, for free. - Senior Editor Jason Cross Top Story How to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi Wi-Fi makes it easier for you to work on the go--and easier for other people to sneak a peek at your data. We'll show you how to remain secure on public wireless networks. Free Downloads for Your Laptop Connectify Turns your Windows 7 laptop into a wireless hotspot with this free utility. BatteryCare View notebook battery statistics and manage calibrations. touchfreeze Disable your keyboard's touchpad in NT/2000/XP with this open source utility. 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