Use a VPN whenever you're on a public network Download a reputable VPN app on your phone, tablet, and laptop before you need itTurn the VPN on every time you connect to a network outside your home, so your traffic is encrypted and can't be read by othersSet up the VPN on your teens' devices too, and show them how to turn it on before connecting Turn off auto-connect on all your devices Go into your phone and laptop settings and disable the option to auto-connect to remembered networksManually choose which network to join each time, and verify the exact name with staff if you're unsureDelete saved networks you no longer use to reduce the chance of unexpected automatic connectionsCheck your kids' devices and update their settings, since they may have dozens of saved networks they've forgotten Save sensitive tasks for a trusted network Avoid banking, online shopping, and account logins whenever you're on public Wi-FiIf you need to log in to something important while you're out, switch to your phone's mobile data insteadRemind family members which tasks are better saved for a trusted networkKeep a password manager ready to protect your credentials on any network Check for "https" before entering any information Check the address bar before filling in any form or login page, especially on a public networkLook for "https" at the start of the address, which means the connection between your browser and the website is encryptedIf a site shows only "http," avoid entering any personal details until you're on a secure connectionPause if you see a warning sign or "Not Secure" label; that means the site isn't encrypted mobile-security