# Using Public WiFi safely

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Podcast: [Old Mac Gang](https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-mac-gang-7076530)
Published: 2026-04-23T04:17:40+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martin-jencius/episodes/Using-Public-WiFi-safely-e3iauad
Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/3016bec8/podcast/play/118896397/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-23%2F422658687-44100-2-17c9aafd9a1cf.m4a
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Duration seconds: 2092

## Resource

The Old Mac Gang speaks about how they handle use (or not) of public WiFi How to Stay Safe on Public WiFi: A 2026 Guide — Simply Tech Today https://www.simplytechtoday.com/how-to-stay-safe-on-public-wifi/ Public Wi-Fi: A Guide to the Risks and How to Stay Safe — Norton https://us.norton.com/blog/privacy/public-wifi Public Wi-Fi Security Measures — What You Need to Know in 2026 — The Secure Patrol https://www.thesecurepatrol.com/public-wi-fi-security-measures/ How to Secure macOS, iOS, and iPadOS on a Public WiFi Network — Coywolf https://coywolf.com/reviews/software/how-to-secure-macos-and-ios-on-a-public-wifi-network/ Protecting Your Mac on Public Wi-Fi in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide — MacUpdate https://www.macupdate.com/how-to/protecting-your-mac-on-public-wi-fi-in-2025-a-step-by-step-guide Best VPN for Mac 2026: Fastest & Safest Mac VPNs Tested by Experts — Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/231047/best-vpn-for-mac.html Using Public WiFi Safety Questions — MacRumors Community Forums https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/using-public-wifi-safety-questions.2477931/ 5 Essential Tips for Secure Public Wi-Fi Use in 2025 — Analytics Insight https://www.analyticsinsight.net/tech-news/5-essential-tips-for-secure-public-wi-fi-use-in-2025 Tailscale https://tailscale.com ExpressVPN https://www.expressvpn.com SurfShark https://surfshark.com/ Juice Jacking Blocker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5D5DP96 YouTube: youtube.com/@FadeToChat Website: ThePodTalk.net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

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