Not sure if I can ask this on this forum

cvkemp · 11-05-2015, 06:51 PM

But here I go when you are out and about, on vacation or just around town, what kind of protection do you us on you IOS devices to pretect yourself when using hot spots.

Barbara1955 · 11-05-2015, 07:37 PM

I say ask this in the LOUNGE Forum! Interesting question.

49Kat · 11-05-2015, 08:54 PM

Look into VPN services. Personally, I use Cloak, which has flexible pricing plans and is easy to use and configure. Cloak's developers are in the U.S., and it's a small company. They are very quick to answer any questions you may have, too.

https://www.getcloak.com/

49Kat · 11-05-2015, 08:55 PM

And I don't see anything wrong with asking here. This is the forum for Apple devices. 😊

cvkemp · 11-05-2015, 09:19 PM

Thanks I am going to give cloak a trial on my weekend trip next weekend.

Barbara1955 · 11-05-2015, 09:32 PM

Apple devices are not the Only ones that go online in public spots. But IF you wish to be an Apple snob that's fine.

cvkemp · 11-05-2015, 09:54 PM

I have been playing with and working on and troubeshooting computers, and computer devices since the late 1970s. And I stayed away from Apple for all of that time because I did not like the fact that they controled the hardware and software. But I have come to realize that Apple was smarter than everyone else.
So when I retired I decided that I was going to make a real change in my life and that meant that I no longer wanted to troubleshoot computers or software, so I have moved to Apple devices and I believe that I have made the correct shoice. So far with a year of using the IPhone with no issues, I decided to get the IPad. I have no plans of getting a Mac I no longer need that type of computer. So am a Apple fanboy maybe I am becoming one. But I will be using a Kindle e-ink reader for my ebook reading.

49Kat · 11-05-2015, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katie1

Apple devices are not the Only ones that go online in public spots. But IF you wish to be an Apple snob that's fine.

This section of the forum is about Apple devices and the OP was asking about iOS devices specifically because that is what the OP owns. I don't think any snobbery was intended.

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solitarywolf · 11-06-2015, 12:39 AM

When I am on a public wi-fi, I don't go to banking site or any personal security/shopping sites. I will browse but not "purchase" until I get to a safer network.

HarryT · 11-06-2015, 02:49 AM

@cvkemp, do you really need to use hospots, given that you have an iPhone 5S which can connect to the Internet itself? Do you live in an area with poor mobile reception? I've used my iPhone as a "personal hotspot" for my WiFi-only iPad with great success.

kyteflyer · 11-06-2015, 07:30 AM

I have NordVPN, and have had hotspot shield in the past. The latter is worth a trial, you can maintain the free version forever, Elite isnt too expensive though.

cvkemp · 11-06-2015, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

@cvkemp, do you really need to use hospots, given that you have an iPhone 5S which can connect to the Internet itself? Do you live in an area with poor mobile reception? I've used my iPhone as a "personal hotspot" for my WiFi-only iPad with great success.

Most places yes the Iphone does great. But there are areas around here where the coverage is way to bad. I can always make calls but the data coverage is what is so bad.

HarryT · 11-06-2015, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvkemp

Most places yes the Iphone does great. But there are areas around here where the coverage is way to bad. I can always make calls but the data coverage is what is so bad.

I sympathise. In many rural areas of the UK data networks are poor to non-existent, too.

nrubenstein · 11-06-2015, 11:34 AM

A VPN service provides some protection. But the reality is that you basically should never use any wifi that you don't either control or trust.

jswinden · 11-06-2015, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

@cvkemp, do you really need to use hospots, given that you have an iPhone 5S which can connect to the Internet itself? Do you live in an area with poor mobile reception? I've used my iPhone as a "personal hotspot" for my WiFi-only iPad with great success.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvkemp

Most places yes the Iphone does great. But there are areas around here where the coverage is way to bad. I can always make calls but the data coverage is what is so bad.

I was at my doctor's office Tuesday in a very urban area, but the building itself made the cellular coverage/strength really bad--only one bar. Phone worked fine for calls but just wouldn't do anything on data. So even urban areas can have spotty coverage, especially in large buildings made of steel and concrete. Fortunately the doctor office has a WiFi network they allow us to use. Certainly not safe for doing business/banking/buying, but if you want to check the latest weather, news, et cetera then it is okay.

11-05-2015, 06:51 PM	#1
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,430 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	Not sure if I can ask this on this forum But here I go when you are out and about, on vacation or just around town, what kind of protection do you us on you IOS devices to pretect yourself when using hot spots. Last edited by cvkemp; 11-05-2015 at 07:41 PM.

11-06-2015, 02:49 AM	#10
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	@cvkemp, do you really need to use hospots, given that you have an iPhone 5S which can connect to the Internet itself? Do you live in an area with poor mobile reception? I've used my iPhone as a "personal hotspot" for my WiFi-only iPad with great success. Last edited by HarryT; 11-06-2015 at 06:19 AM.

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Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	I say ask this in the LOUNGE Forum! Interesting question.

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49Kat Fanatic Posts: 580 Karma: 1309104 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: BC,Canada/NV, USA Device: iPad 9th Gen, iPhone 11, Paperwhite 10th Gen.	And I don't see anything wrong with asking here. This is the forum for Apple devices. 😊

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cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,430 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	Thanks I am going to give cloak a trial on my weekend trip next weekend.

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Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Apple devices are not the Only ones that go online in public spots. But IF you wish to be an Apple snob that's fine.

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cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,430 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	I have been playing with and working on and troubeshooting computers, and computer devices since the late 1970s. And I stayed away from Apple for all of that time because I did not like the fact that they controled the hardware and software. But I have come to realize that Apple was smarter than everyone else. So when I retired I decided that I was going to make a real change in my life and that meant that I no longer wanted to troubleshoot computers or software, so I have moved to Apple devices and I believe that I have made the correct shoice. So far with a year of using the IPhone with no issues, I decided to get the IPad. I have no plans of getting a Mac I no longer need that type of computer. So am a Apple fanboy maybe I am becoming one. But I will be using a Kindle e-ink reader for my ebook reading.

11-06-2015, 12:39 AM	#9
solitarywolf Ink Drinker Posts: 224 Karma: 347666 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Device: Kindle Scribe, Kindle 2021, Ipad Pro, iPhone Pro	When I am on a public wi-fi, I don't go to banking site or any personal security/shopping sites. I will browse but not "purchase" until I get to a safer network.

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kyteflyer Wizard Posts: 1,844 Karma: 9547754 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Device: iPhone 12 Mini	I have NordVPN, and have had hotspot shield in the past. The latter is worth a trial, you can maintain the free version forever, Elite isnt too expensive though.

11-06-2015, 11:34 AM	#14
nrubenstein Member Posts: 22 Karma: 22082 Join Date: Sep 2015 Device: iPhone	A VPN service provides some protection. But the reality is that you basically should never use any wifi that you don't either control or trust.

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