Thursday, 8 November 2012

Where to Find Wi-FI

By Allyson Westcot


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

Cafes are pretty much each mobile worker's default when looking for Wi-Fi. If you want a connection and you can see a coffee shop, it's worth a go because most offer it. There additionally are a number of other places that might surprise you. Look for free Wi-Fi signs in restaurant windows, too. Some places have free Wi-Fi in McDonald's restaurants, for example, so fast food chains could be a choice.

Libraries are very good places to get a connection with your rugged laptop. Some offer it free to patrons, while a few others may require you to request the user name and password each day. It should not matter if you're local or a customer of the library as long as you're inside the building. Some libraries may have unsecured connections that you can even use from the parking lot.

Hotels frequently 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 might be worth a try. They may permit you to use the link for a little charge.

There are little gizmos you can get and software you can install that scan for Wi-Fi connections so long as you'll let them. As quickly as you hit an open connection, they'll alert you. These are useful if you happen to have a laptop with a good battery that should last a bit, depending of course on how long you have got to search. If you're gadget-prone, you may truly enjoy using these. They can definitely help you to find a connection in an unfamiliar area.




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