Security precautions accessing public wireless networks

[mccrevis]

What kind of apps and setting should I be using if I am connecting to a public wireless network to protect myself. Also its it a good idea to be accessing my personal accounts (mail, finance) via wireless, not sure how secure it is on public networks.

Thanks

[golfnut]

Install zone alarm (free) to prevent folks for snooping your laptop.

To secure your wireless data, check out hotspotvpn.com

Greg