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Question

Easy WiFi Radar

Sep 9, 2015 4:09PM PDT

I have heard that Easy WiFi Radar is a great way for those that can't currently afford to have Internet, to have it installed either on PC or Cell phone to view emails and surf the Web.

However, every time I try to install Easy WiFi Radar, I get messages that it is unsafe, that it has a virus, Trojan Horse, etc...

Where can I download Easy WiFi Radar or something comparable
that is Safe to download to either a computer or cell phone?

Thank you for your help in Advance.

Rookieman

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Clarification Request
Tell more.
Sep 9, 2015 4:17PM PDT

I can't tell what this app does yet or what you need.

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I'm seeing bad reviews...
Sep 9, 2015 4:37PM PDT

it looks for "free" hotspots, but seems to contain a password hack tool, hence my earlier question.
Dafydd.

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A lot of bad stuff out there.
Sep 9, 2015 5:10PM PDT

Let's see what they add to the story.

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Answer
You looking to hook onto someones network?
Sep 9, 2015 4:15PM PDT

Dafydd.

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FREE WIFI
Sep 9, 2015 4:52PM PDT

The app allows you to find Free wifis near to you and connect to them.

For example a McDonald, Starbucks, etc... without having to be at the
restaurant.

Rookieman

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Tell us what pc and phone you have.
Sep 9, 2015 5:06PM PDT

I looked at some reviews and it don't look the best. There are other apps to do this, but to recommend, more details please.
Dafydd.

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FREE WIFI APPS
Sep 11, 2015 1:52PM PDT

I am trying to get the fastest free internet speed I can at home or public locations, from places that offer Free WiFi (therefore, not really hacking), but not necessarily inside the location.
Like I mentioned before, from McDonalds, The Coffee Bean, Starbucks,etc...at home or anywhere close to location without having to be at location.

I am using a Lenovo (ThinkPad) T400

and a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 with T-Mobile

Any Free App that works and doesn't put a virus/damages on my PC or Cell Phone.

Thanks,

Rookieman

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Re: app
Sep 11, 2015 2:07PM PDT

You don't need an app to pick up free WiFi. As long as the cell phone or laptop has reception, you can connect. It doesn't matter if you're inside the shop or on the doorstep or out on the street, although the signal there will be weaker.

If I arrive at home, whatsapp on my phone begins to bleep when I'm still outside, because if recognises the WiFi-network. So it would work for anyone at the same location knowing my WiFi password.

Why doesn't this work for you?

Kees

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What Kees said is right.
Sep 11, 2015 2:35PM PDT

I don't think there is an app that will allow you to pick it up if you're out of range.
Dafydd.

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If you mean this...
Sep 11, 2015 2:41PM PDT