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HowTo: Protect Yourself on Public Wi-Fi Networks

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Life is getting more and more convenient. You can pick up a wireless signal at nearly any coffee shop these days (Starbucks is now officially free in every location across the nation), as well as airports, libraries, hotels and more. However, along with this convenience comes the risk of security breach. Passwords. Emails. Account numbers.

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Lucky for us, Lifehacker has published a guide to staying safe in these potentially hazardous internet hot spots. With a few setting tweaks, you can up your level of security every time you connect in public.

Click through to learn how.

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