About Computer Networking: Would You Use Free Wi-Fi From Facebook?

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking It sounds like Facebook is experimenting with free Wi-Fi hotspots through business affiliates. Everybody loves free Wi-Fi... as long as they're saving money or making money. As a business owner, would you partner up with Facebook on such a thing? Free Online Wi-Fi Hotspot Locators When planning your next holiday or business trip, use these services to locate hotspots on a map and get the Wi-Fi information needed to access them. You probably won't find any Facebook hotspots yet, but its amazing how many free hotspots are already out there. Search Related Topics:  wi-fi hotspots  ssid  Do Not Auto-Connect to Open Wi-Fi Networks Connecting to an open Wi-Fi network such as a free wireless hotspot exposes your computer to security risks. Although not normally enabled, most computers have a setting available allowing these connections to happen automatically without notifying you (the user). This setting should not be enabled except in temporary situations with your (the user's) awareness. Search Related Topics:  connect to wi-fi networks  wi-fi hotspots  Wireless Security Hacks and Horror Stories Wireless network security is a concern not just for free hotspots. From a recent post by one of our readers: "... I went to my daughter's computer to share my phone Internet and there was Bluetooth on remote access, and someone named 'creator' in her browser. I couldn't believe this, so I looked further. Our Xbox license was taken and then her phone locks up... ." -HELP How to Find an IP Address You don't need to be a techie to find your network IP address. The method you use to get it depends on the situation, though. Search Related Topics:  finding ip addresses  public ip addresses  private ip addresses Related Searches Computer Networking Wireless Networking Free Wi Fi Security WiFi Hotspots VPN WiFi Security Featured Articles VIDEO: How to Network a Printer Forward and Reverse IP Address Lookup What Is Wi-Fi? Set Up Computer Networks and Connections About VPN - Virtual Private Networking Are Wireless Networks Truly Secure?   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement