Internet

Common places for free internet include cafés, restaurants, libraries and public transport hubs such as airports or trainstations.

You might want to get stronger wifi transmitter for your laptop computer to catch weaker wifi signals. Computers also have stronger wifi transmitters than mobile phones.

Hotspots accessible with passwords

Many internet providers turn their clients' routers into hot spots that can be used by their customers. For example, Belgacom in Belgium has turned many routers into FON hotspots. Chances are that well connected locals know some of these access codes. Also, you can find FON routers across the globe.

Hacking wifi

A wifi antenna can come in handy for hacking

• KisMac (OSX)
• Aircrack-ng (Windows, Linux)
• Kismet (Linux)