If you don’t password protect, then it’s not really stealing.
In theory, having another computer on with you takes bandwidth and slows access. In practice, I have what amounts to an internet cafe in my house that my kids use, bringing their laptops over, and I’ve never noticed any difference.
This is true IMO because by default most Windows machines will automatically connect when it gets in range of an open network. No user interaction is needed. How can one steal something they may not even know they have?
Don't ever leave your house unlocked , I might just help myself, after all, it's not really stealing, is it?
“If you don’t password protect, then it’s not really stealing.”
Horse crap...
Thats like saying if you dont lock your door coming into youre house is not breaking and entering..
If the cashier gives you too much change back (like change for a 20, rather than the 5 with which you paid), it's not really stealing, is it? Well, yes it is. If the car's unlocked and the keys are in it, taking it for a ride isn't really stealing, is it?
In theory, having another computer on with you takes bandwidth and slows access. In practice, I have what amounts to an internet cafe in my house that my kids use, bringing their laptops over, and I’ve never noticed any difference.
First off, regarding having multiple users on your home network, if you check with your terms of service, it's allowed. A few years ago, some people were surprised to see that they could be charged for extra usage if a router was installed. And regarding bandwidth, it depends on what that person is doing... Let's say that they're using your WAP to download kiddie porn, music files, or movies... You'll wonder why things are moving so slowly, plus you could well have contact with lawyers.
Mark