I turn off the wifi on my laptop when I am not using it, to presumably prevent hacking into it when I am not on it. However, I have noticed the CURRENT WEATHER appearing on my home screen, before I enter my password to actually use it! I searched, and a few years ago, people said it wasn't possible, but one commenter said, "The new windows might do it" (or some comment like that). Well, it seems that it HAS to be able to do it if it is showing current weather! So now, I am going to have to turn my laptop completely off to provide the level of security I thought I had! (I guess it won't be long before they can access my laptop even with the power off)
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I always turn mine off now when not in use.
I am actually in the process of going hard-wired at home. I just got a package about an hour ago with a bunch of cables I needed, and a patch panel for the attic.
Look on Craigslist for a factory getting rid of junk hardware - I see them all the time. You'll never have to buy anything new if you don't mind older stuff and the hassle of taking the stuff you don't need to the scrapyard. You'll never have to buy cables again