What do I need to know about wireless security at airports or hotels?

So...I just got a new Asus computer, a tiny 700 series wireless notebook. I know zilch about protecting my computer when traveling, but installed Avast for antivirus protection. Whatever I do, it has to be a small program, as the Asus doesn't have a lot of free memory. I installed Firefox and Open Office and Avast. It still runs..not quickly, but it runs. Maybe I already have some security running...WEP or something, but I don't know how to find out if I do or I don't. How can I check, and what else should I do?

Gary2009-02-02T00:15:57Z

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You have some tools already, you just have to make your settings correct, and you may need some security tools also. Here's some tips on setting up security:
http://komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=5743
http://komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=1629
http://komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=1352
http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=5890
http://komando.com/tips/categories.aspx?cat=41
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