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Paying for “Free” Wireless With Your Data: Social WiFi

Posted on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 by

What happens when WiFi becomes socialized and companies start harnessing the power of social media to drive business? That is where, Purple WiFi enters the arena, and if the concept of “Social WiFi” makes you weary, you are on the right path. You end up paying for that “free” WiFi, with your most valuable asset: your data! Read More

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Why a Personal VPN Matters, and How PRIVATE WiFi Helps

Posted on Monday, September 19th, 2011 by

While this Chicago Sun-Times article doesn’t mention the PRIVATE WiFi personal VPN software, it does bring to the surface the growing need for using a personal VPN in public wireless hotspots. The article explains several key issues with WiFi privacy and safety, noting that “by their nature, personal VPNs actually deliver two privacy features. They allow you to use public Internet securely, but they also mask your computer’s IP (Internet Protocol, a numeric label assigned to every device on a network) address. This denies the websites you visit access to a valuable piece of personally-identifiable information.” Read More

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What Is a VPN?: Ask the Expert

Posted on Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by

This is the first “Ask the Expert” column in which Private WiFi CEO and computer security expert Kent Lawson responds to readers’ questions. This column will be an ongoing, monthly series, and this inaugural column discusses VPNs and their importance in staying protected online. Read More

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