Take precautions when using public Wi-Fi networks
Tctws Tan wanted to know about the dangers of using a public Wi-Fi network, such as the ones you find in cafes and libraries. “Is there any other method to increase my […]
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PSA: Turn off your phone’s Wi-Fi when leaving home
You rarely think about the Wi-Fi function on your mobile phone in everyday life – except perhaps when you’re on a plane and switch off the connection during take-off. Otherwise, it usually […]
How to transfer Wi-Fi passwords to another computer
Windows creates a separate profile for each Wi-Fi network you’ve successfully logged into. Your Wi-Fi profile saves the network password so that if your Windows PC comes within range of this wireless […]
The 5 most dangerous Wi-Fi attacks, and how to fight them
An attack on your Wi-Fi network is not like a bank robbery: Instead of masked robbers blowing open the vault with a loud noise, a hacker inconspicuously approaches the router, searches for […]
How to connect your Kindle to a Wi-Fi Network
You need to connect your Amazon Kindle to Wi-Fi to buy and download new books (unless you paid for a Kindle with built-in cellular connectivity). Fortunately, doing so is easy and should […]
Is Public WiFi Safe? Hidden Dangers You Need to Know
You’re wandering through the airport and yay, free Wi-Fi! Jackpot. Whip out the laptop, connect, and…you’re hacked. Wait, what? Sadly, it’s not as farfetched as you might think. Public Wi-Fi is a […]
Share your Wi-Fi password in seconds with Android QR codes
When you have people visiting your home, they’re bound to ask for the login to your Wi-Fi network, right? And then you have to spell out your (hopefully rather complicated) password. Nowadays […]
Is Your Wi-Fi Name Putting You at Risk? Change It Now!
It might sound like nonsense at first, but it’s true – your WiFi name (SSID) could indeed be a security risk. Attackers have rainbow tables that can help decrypt default SSIDs as […]
