Misuzu
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Hi there. I just have a few quick and very simple questions. I believe I already know the answers to them (they’re pretty elementary technology-wise), but it would put my mind at ease if I knew for sure… Forgive my lack of knowledge and mild paranoia about such things. I couldn’t find the answers to these questions on the net, so I thought it might be okay to ask here at Avast. 
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It’s NOT possible for a device to wirelessly connect to the internet without your permission, correct? You have to set up a network connection manually first, right? Or has this changed with the newer, “smarter”, technology? I don’t want my devices to randomly connect to some unsecure network.
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How can you tell if a device (TV, camcorder etc…) can connect to the internet/has wi-fi? Some devices I have don’t mention anything about internet/wi-fi, so it’s safe to assume they don’t have that function, correct? I ask because my relative is a bit worried about being hacked/spied on and she would prefer to buy wi-fi-less things, like TVs, if she can prevent it. 
A simple “yes it can” or “no it can’t” answer will suffice. 
Thanks in advance!
Best regards.
-Misuzu
Pondus
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- No … you usually have to turn WiFi on, select where you want to connect, then a password
the smarter tech would be this , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Protected_Setup
- Userguide

Misuzu
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Wow, thanks for the quick reply! 
EDIT: Never mind, found the answers to my questions. 
Pondus
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there is pleny info if you google … what is xxxxxxxx
Misuzu
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Haha, I know. Sometimes I can’t fully understand the explanations I get, or can’t find any explanations at all. I’m not good at searching google apparently. ???
… That or my questions are too specific… Anyway, that’s why I ask here sometimes. I like to get more specific, simplified answers.
Plus, sometimes I can’t find the answers to my questions.
That said, I do get too “question happy” sometimes.
Anywho, thanks again for your help.
Have a nice day! 
Pondus
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Misuzu
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Hahaha, thanks for the link. I never thought of searching for search tips, go figure. 
But anyway, my original questions were answered, and that’s what I wanted to know most.
Sorry for getting too question happy after that. So much for “two quick and simple questions”…
Thanks again, Pondus.
Best regards.
-Misuzu