[dba-Tech] VPN

[Jon Tydda]

I don’t use a VPN but my router sends all my traffic via OpenDNS, so I can control what kinds of things I don’t want on my network - bad advertising domains, drugs, malware etc. Changing that has done more good than installing any antivirus product ever has. 


Jon

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> On 28 May 2018, at 08:44, Gustav Brock <gustav at cactus.dk> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> -----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
> 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
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
> 
> ________________________________________
> 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 
> 
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