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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Wi-Fi for Mobile Workers

By Allyson Westcot


One of the common tips people give for finding Wi-Fi is to use a Wi-Fi index. But you might not have realized you'd need to discover a spot before you set out that day. What good is a directory if you are unable to get online to use it? You might make a confirmed habit of checking directories for the areas you'll go to each day and saving that info on your computer. There are one or two other things you can keep under consideration to help you find available Wi-Fi.

Coffee shops are pretty much every mobile worker's default when looking for Wi-Fi. If you need a connection and you can see a coffee shop, it's worth a try because most offer it. There are several other places that may surprise you. Look for free Wi-Fi signs in bistro windows, as well. Some places have free Wi-Fi in McDonald's restaurants, for example, so convenience food chains may be an option.

Libraries are very good places to discover a connection with your rugged laptop. Some offer it free to patrons, while some of the others may require you to ask for the username and password each day. It shouldn't matter if you're local or a inhabitant of the library as long as you're within the building. Some libraries might have unsecured connections you can even use from the carpark.

Hotels often offer Wi-Fi though most will generally require a name and password given only to their guests. If you're in need of a fast connection, however, a hotel could be worth a try. They may allow you to use the link for a tiny charge.

There are tiny gizmos you can purchase and software you can install that scan for Wi-Fi connections so long as you can let them. As quickly as you hit an open connection, they'll alert you. These are useful if you've got a laptop with a good battery that should last some time, relying of course on how long you have to search. If you're gadget-prone, you can really enjoy using these. They can certainly help you in finding a connection in an unfamiliar area.




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