Need help to secure my laptop over wireless public network

[unionjackbell]

I want to use an unsecured wireless "hotspot" at the airport. I was wondering is there a way to make my Laptop secure using a unsecured wireless "hotspot"? Thanks.

 

[RealBeast]

If you are using Windows 7, log onto the network as a public network, not work or home. If you have not changed the public network defaults, you are secured.

 

[unionjackbell]

Thank you very much. I just didn't know if there was something else I had to do. There is free internet at the airport where I work but it is unsecured. Thank you very much.