How to secure your Mac when using public Wi-Fi networksKeep your Mac secure by using a VPN service while you browse the internet on public Wi-Fi.
When you are at your local coffee shop or airport, using the Wi-Fi network can keep you connected so you can work and play on the go. Unfortunately, public wireless networks almost always leave your Mac vulnerable to bad actors on the same network.
That's where virtual private networks (VPN) come in.
What is a VPN?
A virtual private network, or VPN, is a service that creates a secure direct connection from your computer to another network. So, for example, if you're on your home network, it can let you access your work network as though you were at that location. If you're in a coffee shop, instead of coming on on the internet from there, a VPN will let you come out at one of its own end-points.
Think of it like ventriloquism. You use the internet here but for all intents and purposes, all your traffic is coming out somewhere else.
Why do I need a VPN service?
A VPN makes your computer s...
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How to secure your Mac when using public Wi-Fi networks
