The airplane mode feature on your smartphone will help protect its owner from scammers. In an interview with the agency, “hit the primer” said Viktor Gulevich, director of the T1 Group Information Security Competence Center.
“Using airplane mode, you can stop downloading web content from fake sites if someone clicks on a fake link from a message or chat. But do not forget to turn off Wi-Fi in advance so that the device does not search for a network, ”said the author.
Airplane mode also has other advantages. For example, it allows you to save battery power if the user is in an area where the device is constantly “searching” for the network. Also, the inclusion of airplane mode will speed up charging from the network.
Among other things, airplane mode blocks the GPS signal, making it impossible to track the user.
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Earlier, the expert Kopychev told how Extend laptop battery life. According to him, it is not recommended to leave laptops on charge all night, but in some scenarios it is better to use the devices only when they are connected to a power outlet.