With summer fast approaching, I thought I would share some resources I have found helpful for those who will be traveling and still need to be “connected.”

For this post we’ll start with the basics—you’re connection to the internet—specifically wi-fi. While you can always pay for wireless access through your telecom of choice, there are plenty of free locations to choose from, you just need to find them. And, one great way to find them is through WiFiFreeSpot.com,  a directory of free wireless locations throughout the United Sates.

Remember, when using public wi-fi, that your connection is shared with others and is generally not encrypted, so it is not a great idea to be accessing your bank accounts and other sites with sensitive information through them. If you have the option, use a VPN, sites that have secure connections, and networks that have protected access.