These days it’s becoming easier than ever to stay connected to the Internet and many people are doing just that by taking advantage of wireless Hot Spots.

Hot Spots are locations where you can use your laptop to connect to the Internet without any wires or connection cables, by making use of WiFi which is a two-way connection between your computer and receiver that is connected to the network.

All you need is a Hot Spot and a laptop with wireless capability. these days most laptops come with wireless capabilities built right in. If your laptop does not already have a wireless connection it is possible to upgrade the laptop to use WiFi.

Hot Spots are becoming more and more common and frequently can be found in or near restaurants, cafes, libraries, airports, universities, train stations or other similar institutions.

For an updated list of Hot Spots in the St. Louis area you can refer to the Pelarious Hot Spot Guide

Many hotspots are free to use, although this is not always the case and some establishments may charge a fee to use their connection.

Always keep in mind that a Hot Spot is a public connection and may not be as secure as connections in your home or office, so you may wish to avoid using it to conduct private, or financial matters online.