Like when using public wifi, what can I install/use on both my Android phone and Windows laptop to make it impossible (or very difficult for someone who is not an expert) from seeing what websites i visit?
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You can route your connection through a VPN. This will encrypt the connection from your device to the VPN provider, therefore making it impossible for the wifi router owner to scan your traffic. See Understanding VPNs : How VPNs can be used for anonymization? for more info.
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I would recommend using a VPN(Virtual Private Network), and of course it should be switched on immediately after connecting to the access point you want to use. A VPN would assign you a different IP address and encrypt your network connection, so that even a skilled network admin would find it nearly impossible to see your traffic. There are a number of free ones you may want to try to see how it works or you may want to read a bit more about them.
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2"... *and off course it should be switched on before even connecting to the access point* ...". **That's not possible!** You need an internet connection before you can connect to the VPN. "... *A VPN basically makes you look like you're not on a network* ...". **Also wrong!** The fact that you have an encrypted connection to the VPN is fully visible in the traffic. – user10216038 Jun 21 '20 at 16:15
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Unfortunately, every technical fact you pose in the answer is incorrect. Please look up how VPNs work and review the OSI model to understand a VPN's place in a network. – schroeder Jun 23 '20 at 07:21