8 Important Things You Should Keep in Mind When Using Free Wi-Fi

8 Important Things You Should Keep in Mind When Using Free Wi-Fi
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Most of us know this too well: you are coming to the close end of your data limit for the month. Very soon, this would mean for many that their smartphone ceases to be functional. You want to show someone a video but just don’t have enough left to spare, so you look and find an open Wi-Fi network right away. This would mean great news, right?

Well, unfortunately, as the old saying goes, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch.” While free Wi-Fi might seem like a gift with no strings attached, there are some important things you should know before connecting. Here are some of the things that can go wrong and eight easy tips to avoid them.