How to Share Your Laptop's Internet With Your Phone

Turn your laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot or share its internet connection with your phone or tablet. There are multiple ways to accomplish this.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Debra Norris

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Windows

Windows lets you share your internet connection over ICS.

you could do this with free third-party programs such asConnectify.

You canshare your Mac’s internet connection with Internet Sharing.

Windows Internet Connection Sharing options

As the name implies, these devices are pocketable and often affordable.

It’s important to confirm the hotspot is secure so that nobody can access your online grid.

Connectify Hotspot in Windows 10

Mac Internet Sharing options