Subj : New Modem/BBS Video
To   : Mike Powell
From : Ed Vance
Date : Mon May 27 2024 19:39:02



> That would be a list of wi-fi routers, etc., that are there for you to
> potentially make a connection to.  They are not (necessarily) a list of
> people who can spy on your device, so long as you don't try to connect to
> them.

> Most of them should be password protected and not allow you to connect to
> them, even if you want to.  Exceptions would be if you happen to live near
> a business that offers free wi-fi to customers, or near someone who has not
> properly secured their home network.

> That said, unless you have wi-fi of your own, it does make sense to turn
> the wi-fi off on the phone

No businesses nearby,  this is a residential area.
The only time I tried Wi-Fi is an app for Epson printer I have.
It didn't allow me to print from this phone so I turned Wi-Fi OFF.

I figure having it off show one less ssid broadcast to all my neighbors who use
that function.
Ed
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