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Why you should use a VPN with public Wi-Fi hotspots

While a public Wi-Fi hotspot can be convenient, it may still be a security risk. Here’s why you should use one of the best VPNs for Mac while on public Wi-Fi.

A person with hair in a bun uses a laptop in a cafe setting, next to an espresso machine and a glass of coffee.
Coffee shops often provide free Wi-Fi hotspots – Image Credit: Pexels/Nhi Lam

Access to the Internet is crucial to modern life, to a level where it’s very easy to get online wherever you are in a variety of ways. One common method is through public Wi-Fi hotspots, which are offered by businesses and municipalities as a convenience to customers and visitors.

You’d be hard-pressed to find a coffee shop that doesn’t offer customers free Wi-Fi while they sip their drinks.

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