This little video shows how to set Facebook for secure browsing over a public network; but, it doesn't help with any other useful tips. As I have said before, the only way to browse securely over public WiFi is not to use it at all. Carry your own WiFi Hotspot, and use encryption. The newer Android phones make this easy, and my Thunderbolt has a WiFi Hotspot feature built in. I will have to start paying $20 to $40 a month for the feature next month, but it is well worth it. You can't legally use an iPhone to do this; and, you will be stuck at 3G slowpoke speeds even if you do. You can buy a tethering plan now for iPhone; but, it requires a USB connection. Ugh. So, if you must use public WiFi, make sure you follow this video's instructions; but, don't send any sensitive information in non-secure programs.
you CAN do wireless tethering with the iPhone -- I've been doing it for a couple months, with good results (airports, hotels, mobile). 3G speeds are fine for most apps.
Posted by: Vince Polley | June 30, 2011 at 10:41 AM
I hate to interrupt your iPhone bashing, but iPhone tethering is a: legal, and b: can be done without a USB connection. I go to my settings, turn on WiFi hotspot, and I can use my iPhone as a WiFi hotspot for up to five devices. No USB required.
Posted by: JSA | June 30, 2011 at 10:55 AM
You are right, of course. I am sometimes thinking in the past; however, Verizon allows WiFi Hotspot on all its smart phones. iPhone didn't always have that luxury, and you had to jailbreak the phone to do it with AT&T. I don't know if AT&T still blocks wireless tethering; but, I am sure some of you know?
Posted by: Rick Georges | June 30, 2011 at 04:38 PM