"Faster performance. Some ISPs are better than others. But in general, a third-party DNS service may offer speedier and more reliable performance than your own ISP. Better security. Some third-party services can automatically block malicious websites and even provide parental controls to help you manage which sites your kids can access. Tighter privacy. Some ISPs will monitor your DNS activities, though not necessarily for nefarious reasons. Still, you may want to turn to a third-party service that promises not to keep tabs on your activities."
"Such DNS services include Google DNS, Cloudflare, OpenDNS, and Comodo SecureDNS. I typically use Google DNS, though I've tried these others and have found them all to be reliable. Here's how to change your PC's DNS settings to use an alternate provider. First, let's look at how to switch the DNS server settings. Then we'll check out some of the third-party DNS providers. Note: The steps to change the DNS server are different for Windows 10 and Windows 11. I'll cover Windows 11 first."
The DNS translates domain names into IP addresses, acting like the internet's phone book. Home Windows PCs and Macs use the DNS server provided by the internet service provider by default, but users can switch to alternate DNS servers. Third-party DNS providers can improve name-resolution speed and reliability, block malicious sites, offer parental controls, and provide stronger privacy by not logging queries. Popular public DNS providers include Google DNS, Cloudflare, OpenDNS, and Comodo SecureDNS. DNS settings can be changed on Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, or at the router to apply to all connected devices. IPv6 adoption may require separate DNS configuration for IPv6 addresses.
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