Websites with domain names are easy to remember for users but very difficult for computers on the network to understand.
Besides helping you get to the right website you need, changes in DNS server settings also help your devices, including laptops, smartphones and routers, access websites faster, through connections.
By default, the DNS servers your device connects to will be set up by network service providers (ISPs), because these are stable and reliable for any company.
However, you can completely reset these DNS servers on your device.
But why is it necessary to change DNS settings?
You might think this is not necessary, but it turns out there are many reasons for changing DNS servers.
The introduction of encrypted DNS last year – a feature that is now default on Firefox – means that DNS server switching can add an extra layer of protection to your privacy online.
Although changing your DNS settings helps you maintain privacy, it doesn’t take away the point of a VPN – virtual private networks make your browsing history virtually invisible to advertisers, ISPs, and advertisers.
Although you can improve browsing speed and reliability by changing DNS servers, the effectiveness of this solution depends on how well ISPs search for DNS servers, as well as
As for customization: by changing DNS, you can access blocked websites or, conversely, block access to certain website domains (for example, one of the service’s packages
The above advantages of changing the DNS server will be even more meaningful when it helps you be safer when surfing the web at public wifi hotspots.
Several options for changing DNS servers
There are currently 4 most reliable, easy-to-use and also famous alternative DNS providers, including Cloudflare, Google, Quad9 and OpenDNS.
Cloudflare is probably the most famous name in this field thanks to its easy-to-remember IP addresses (primary is 1.1.1.1 and secondary is 1.0.0.1).
Then there’s Google’s public DNS with the corresponding IP addresses 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4.
Meanwhile, Quad9’s biggest benefits are speed and security, thanks to the use of `threat intelligence from dozens of industry-leading cybersecurity companies` (IBM is one of the partners).
As for OpenDNS, they focus more on filters and child safety, and also include paid plans for small businesses.
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