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As we continue to trust technology, we tend to use it more, and a wide variety of it. We’re more willing to try out new technologies, such as a jacket that can charge a smartphone in its pocket, or even a wireless charging room. The latter is still in development, but it certainly feels like something out of a sci-fi movie.
Wireless Charging Rooms
Disney Research developers have created a wireless charging room that can charge any device in the room without cords or charging pads. They accomplished this feat by creating a room that is electrically charged. The walls, floor, and ceiling all produce a magnetic field that can wirelessly charge electronic devices. The developers can safely transmit up to 1.9 kilowatts of power into a 256 sq ft room — that’s enough power to charge over 300 smartphones.
Although this is just a test room, in theory, rooms of any size could be created. The technology could be used to power a warehouse, a garage for an electric car, or an office — that way, you never have to worry about a device losing power, or dropped productivity because a device needs to be charged. Developers also said that they could use this technology in a small box as well, to charge various gadgets at once.
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The reason that the public loves WiFi hotspots is the same reason that eavesdropping hackers love them too: no authentication. Without requiring authentication to establish a network connection, a hacker can easily get access to any unsecured devices using the same network.
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In short, the hacker works it out so that your information is sent directly to them. They then pass the information on — it doesn’t head to the original connection point.
What Information Can a Hacker Steal?
It turns out that a hacker can access a wealth of information over free, unsecured public WiFi. You are potentially sharing with an eavesdropper your passwords, emails, texts, credit card information, and whatever you are doing over the free internet hotspot.
All of the information you send can then be used by a hacker whenever they want to use it. It could be that moment or it could be weeks later. He or she can then access whatever systems or programs you were using and pretend to be you.
What’s worse, these unsecured networks can be used to send malware your way. If you are allowing file-sharing over the network, your computer can easily become infected. In fact, some hackers are even making the hotspot itself a piece of malware. These attacks typically offer an upgrade to some sort of popular software, but when you click the window, malware will be installed.
How To Prevent Eavesdropping
You don’t have to skip the public WiFi — just be smart about using it. Try to connect to public networks that have good passwords instead of unsecured WiFi, and don’t browse through sensitive accounts like your online bank account while connected. If you don’t need WiFi, don’t automatically connect to it.
Finally, install PSafe TOTAL Windows on your computer and PSafe TOTAL on your Android smartphone to keep your devices safe from malware and viruses. Don’t access unsecured WiFi without them.
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There’s a reason Dropbox is so popular: it’s free, fast, and easy to use. All of your files are backed up to the cloud, which means you can access your files on any device. You need to make an account to send a file, but whomever you send a file to doesn’t need an account to receive or open the file. Another perk? You can even edit Microsoft Office files. This app works better with transferring documents and photos than videos.
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Send Anywhere by Estmob Inc.
This app is great for sending all types of files to any device, whether a computer or even a friend’s phone. You can send larger files, like videos or high-quality photos, and even send files through social media and messenger apps. Whenever you want to send a file, you receive a 6-digit QR code, which you then enter on the device you’re transferring files to.
File Transfer by Infinit International Inc.
With this app you can send any file size, which is a great option for videos, because you can keep the original file quality. Like Send Anywhere, you can send files between your own devices or else to someone you know. The app boasts a fast transfer time by transferring files directly between devices as opposed to going through the cloud. Your files will transfer even faster between devices if both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Lastly, no need to fear for the security of your files: each file you send or receive is encrypted, so that only you have access to it.
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