Should you stay on a public network at home?
Paul8
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victor -
Hello,
Everything is in the title, it's a question I've been asking myself for a long time.
I'm on Windows 10, on a public network at home, and I don't really know what the benefits of using a private network are?
I only have one PC, but I have a tablet, a phone, and a TV all connected to the same network.
Even though I'm on a public network, I can still cast YouTube to the TV, for example.
However, I'm having a lot of trouble printing from the PC; I'm not sure if it's related.
So, I wanted to know if it's "dangerous" to switch to a private network at home, or rather, is it really useful to stay on a public network at home?
I'll take this opportunity for one last question: on W10, you can enable random MAC addresses.
Is that really useful?
Thank you very much.
Everything is in the title, it's a question I've been asking myself for a long time.
I'm on Windows 10, on a public network at home, and I don't really know what the benefits of using a private network are?
I only have one PC, but I have a tablet, a phone, and a TV all connected to the same network.
Even though I'm on a public network, I can still cast YouTube to the TV, for example.
However, I'm having a lot of trouble printing from the PC; I'm not sure if it's related.
So, I wanted to know if it's "dangerous" to switch to a private network at home, or rather, is it really useful to stay on a public network at home?
I'll take this opportunity for one last question: on W10, you can enable random MAC addresses.
Is that really useful?
Thank you very much.
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5 réponses
Hello
A little reading seems useful to me HERE.
Dangerous, surely not; it's the opposite, by remaining public.
As for the second question, I didn’t understand it; where did you find that term?
Best regards
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"We swallow whole the lie that flatters us, while we sip drop by drop a truth that is bitter to us."
A little reading seems useful to me HERE.
Dangerous, surely not; it's the opposite, by remaining public.
As for the second question, I didn’t understand it; where did you find that term?
Best regards
--
"We swallow whole the lie that flatters us, while we sip drop by drop a truth that is bitter to us."
On Windows 10, where you choose to switch to a public or private network, there is an option for this feature below. I'm not on my PC right now, so I can't provide the exact name of the feature.
Very well, more secure on public, thank you. However, it's not "dangerous" to switch to private at home.
The decision of whether to stay on the public network at home depends on your specific needs and preferences, as well as the security measures you have put in place to protect your personal and sensitive information.
On one hand, using a public network, such as a Wi-Fi hotspot in a café or an airport, can be convenient as it allows you to easily access the internet without using your personal data or incurring data fees. However, these public networks are often unsecured and can expose your device and personal information to potential risks of cybercrime, such as hacking, identity theft, and malware infections.
On the other hand, using a private network, such as your home Wi-Fi, gives you more control and security over your online activity. You can secure your network with a password, and you can also take additional measures to protect your personal information, such as using a virtual private network (VPN) or installing security software.
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