"The DNS, or Domain Name System, serves as a phone book for the internet, translating between IP addresses and domain names. By default, your home Windows PC or Mac uses whatever DNS server is set up by your internet provider. But you don't have to stick with that server. Why would you want to change it? Here are a few reasons. Faster performance. Some ISPs are better than others. But in general, a third-party DNS service may offer speedier and more reliable performance."
"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."
The Domain Name System (DNS) translates domain names into IP addresses, functioning as the internet's phone book. Home PCs and Macs default to the DNS servers provided by the Internet Service Provider, but users can choose third-party DNS providers. Switching to a third-party DNS can yield faster resolution times, block malicious websites, offer parental controls, and reduce ISP monitoring of DNS queries for greater privacy. Popular alternative DNS services include Google DNS, Cloudflare, OpenDNS, and Comodo SecureDNS. DNS settings can be changed in Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, or centrally on a home router. IPv6 adoption affects address formats and DNS configuration choices.
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