Your default home Wi-Fi setup isn't nearly as private as it should be - 6 free ways to improve it

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• If you need enhanced privacy, you have options.
• Instead of thinking about a single machine, think LAN.
• All of these options are free to use.

We live in a time where privacy is something we actually have to work to enjoy.

Achieving a level of privacy we once had takes work, and you need to start thinking beyond a single desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone -- all the way to your LAN.

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Before I scare you all off, understand that this starts on the desktop and extends to the LAN. By beefing up both your devices and your network, you'll achieve a level of privacy that you wouldn't otherwise have.

It will take ...