Today I was requested to provide a few recommendations for safely browsing the web while on a public wifi. Always happy to oblige...here it is.
Unsecured networks - such as a public WiFi hotspot - can be absolutely great for saving you money. However, these networks are not always the safest to use without some additional protection.
Besides making sure to have updated Firewall and Anti-Virus software, you should also consider setting up a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN creates a private "tunnel" to route your internet traffic securely.