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--- public_wi-fi [2019/08/23 13:19] – neil
+++ public_wi-fi [2019/08/23 13:22] – neil
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 If you do want to use the Wi-Fi, run a [[virtual_private_networks|VPN session]] over it. Or you could use [[tor|Tor]].
-Some Wi-Fi networks block VPNs, and some block Tor. In those cases, don't use that Wi-Fi network — why would you want to trust a network which is trying to stop you operating securely? Consider tethering instead.
+Some Wi-Fi networks block VPNs, and some block Tor. In those cases, don't use that Wi-Fi network — why would you want to trust a network which is trying to stop you operating securely? Consider [[#Connect using your phone instead|tethering]] instead.
 ===Wi-Fi which requires a login may not work if you use a VPN===
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 You might want to run a [[virtual_private_networks|VPN]], or use [[tor|Tor]], over the top of your mobile connection anyway.
-You can normally tether via a USB cable, or else over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth has the advantage that you can leave your phone in your pocket, but it comes at the cost of using more battery. Connecting via a cable is also more reliable.
+You can normally tether via a USB cable, or else over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth has the advantage that you can leave your phone in your pocket, but it comes at the cost of draining your //phone's// battery more quickly. Connecting via a cable is usually more reliable, but may drain your //computer's// battery more quickly, as it is probably charging your phone too.
 ===Tethering on iOS ===
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 Guidance for setting it up is [[https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204023|here]].