Wireless does not mean secured computer......
Posted By: sm on 2008-06-03
In Reply to: Transcribing on a laptop - tt
If you have a wireless card, you can use a public "hot spot" which is public wireless access but anyone with a wireless card can also access your computer and you will not know it.
Here's a site that may answer a few of your questions. Just remember, public places can be dangerous regardless with regards to your private information on a laptop. Try to at least set up the precautions listed below.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/tabletpc/expert/russell_tabletlaptop.mspx
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