Tech Life Hacks

Stay safe when using Wi-Fi

From creating complex passwords to refraining from connecting to unknown Wi-Fi routers, here are 10 tips to avoid being a victim of hackers

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Your home Wi-Fi router connects you to your friends and relatives, and brings news, views and reviews to your television, laptop or phone.

Your office Wi-Fi empowers you to collaborate with colleagues and perform your office duties.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 26, 2019, with the headline Stay safe when using Wi-Fi. Subscribe