Ask the Readers: How Do You Browse Securely Away From Home?

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Published on Wed, 30 May 2012 20:00:06 GMT Indexed on 2012/05/30 22:44 UTC
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Ask The Readers

When you’re browsing away from home, be it on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, how do you keep your browsing sessions secure? This week we’re interested in hearing all about your mobile security tips and tricks.

When you’re out and about you often, out of necessity or convenience, need to connect to open Wi-Fi hotspots and otherwise put your data out there in ways that you don’t when you’re at home. This week we want to hear about your tips, tricks, and applications for keeping your data secure and private when you’re away from your home network.

Sound off in the comments with your tips and then check back on Friday for the What You Said roundup.

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