SoonerAl
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Norman, OK
4 edits | reply to DownTheShore
Re: Best Security Software For Laptops
Here are some threads that concern wireless security at public hotspots that you may be interested in...
»Re: public unsecured wireless internet
With Vista I...
* Make sure the network type is set to Public.
* Use SSL protected email to send/receive email. Some folks only use encrypted email like PGP for example. Check with your ISP to see if they provide SSL protected email. If they don't you could use Gmail (configured properly) or a third-party site like Mail2Web.
»https://www.mail2web.com/cgi-bin/login.a···d=0&il=1
* Make sure any banking/financial sites are SSL protected.
* Use common sense when it comes to what I am doing on the public internet, ie. safe surfing so to speak.
I use the built-in Windows Firewall (I feel safe with that) and a good anti-virus program. I used AVG 8.5 free in the past and Windows Defender but have recently started using the beta Microsoft Security Essentials package instead.
Some folks go so far as running their web surfing through VPN links or web surfing anonimizers (is that a word?) while on public networks. Personally I am no longer that paranoid although I have done that in the past.
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