Hi Dave - I have a MacBook laptop, OS X, 10.5.6 I brought my laptop to work (3 blocks from my apt.) and I wanted to get onto the internet. I found a couple of wireless networks using my built in AirPort that did not require a password. The connections are unreliable and slow, and probably not secure, (it doesnt matter because I'm not doing my banking or anything - just surfing), but I got onto the internet.

Once home, I'm unable to find any none-password networks and can't seem to get back on the ones I found at work. Isn't there such a thing as "free wifi"? E.g. at Starbucks, etc. Where and how can I find a free network? Or, where and how can I find out network passwords (I don't want to invade anyone's privacy - just want to keep myself entertained at a boring job!) Also, how can I create MY OWN network? Even if it's unsecure, I'd like to be able to unplug my ethernet cable at home and bring the laptop into other rooms.