[dba-Tech] VPN

[Gustav Brock]

Hi Rocky

Normally, that is defined in the DHCP server, and this typically is running in your router.
In a Command window, type NsLookup, and it will list your default DNS server.

/gustav

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Fra: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] På vegne af Rocky Smolin
Sendt: 28. maj 2018 00:36
Til: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN

Gustav:

How do I know of I'm using Google's DNS and how do I change it?

Even at that point, doesn't Firefox know stuff about me?  And my ISP, GoDaddy?  And sites I visit?

Thanks

R

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From: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2018 11:19 AM
To: List; 'Off Topic'
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN

Hi Rocky

If you use the Google DNS servers (8.8.8.8) - which many do for reasons I yet have to understand - Google knows all (as in all) about your browsing.

So, use the DNS of your ISP and use Edge with an In Private session for a start.

Save your money until you know a reason for spending them.

/gustav

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Fra: dba-Tech <dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com> på vegne af Rocky Smolin <rockysmolin at bchacc.com>
Sendt: 27. maj 2018 20:03:11
Til: List; 'Off Topic'
Emne: [dba-Tech] VPN

I'm getting nagged by Avast to use their VPN.  I'm seeing more ads and buzz about VPNs.  I'm not sure I have anything to hide, but the intrusiveness of Google and Microsoft make me want to anonymize myself.

But IIUC, my VPN provider still knows everything I do, yes?  So aren't I just switching several repositories of my on-line activity to one specific vendor whom I will have to trust?

r