Change Your DNS Settings for Privacy

In May 2018, I mentioned the CloudFlare DNS Resolver 1.1.1.1 as adding an additional layer of privacy to your on-line activities. In that post I also mentioned the Quad9 DNS Resolver.

Most computers connect to the DNS that’s automatically set by their internet service providers, but there are often safer alternatives.

Quad9 has a short YouTube video that shows you how to change your DNS settings. DNS Watch also provides guides on how to change your DNS settings.

In April 2017, certain U.S. privacy laws were overturned, allowing internet service providers (ISP) to sell your browser history to advertisers without your consent. Setting your DNS to 1.1.1.1 or to 9.9.9.9 could help block your ISP from monitoring your on-line searches.

I note that Quad9 DNS also filters malware sites. This can add another layer of security to your on-line activity.