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If your laptop has an LTE or 5G adapter and thus a fast Internet connection, you can use it as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to connect other devices in the vicinity to the Internet, such as your smartphone, ...

Public Wi-Fi poses security risks. Cybercriminals target open networks. Protect your laptop by using a VPN. Enable firewall ...