To protect your safety and privacy when using public Wi-Fi, consider following this checklist:

1. Never share personal or financial information over an open Wi-Fi connection. Your data is inherently unsecured and can be intercepted by hackers or malicious actors.
2. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs encrypt your data traffic, making it more difficult for anyone to snoop on your data.
3. Be wary of public Wi-Fi offered by unfamiliar entities. Some networks may seem legitimate, but may be man-in-the-middle attacks designed to intercept your data.
4. Always run up-to-date security software. Running a reputable anti-virus program to detect viruses or malware is crucial.
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5. Disable automatic connections. Browsers may remember unsecured public Wi-Fis and attempt to reconnect to them. Disable your browser's ability to remember networks, and turn off Wi-Fi autoscanning.
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6. Enable two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts.
7. Log out when you're done. Logging out of your accounts ensures that your data will stay more secure even if the network is compromised.