[dba-Tech] VPN

[Peter Brawley]

On 5/28/2018 11:34, Gustav Brock wrote:
> Hi Rocky
>
> If you wish to get rid of Google, use Edge. That's what we do. And don't listen to the Edge bashing; Edge is a superior browser.

Some reasons Edge isn't my default browser ... Polluted with adverts. 
Doesn't run on Linux or Android (where I do half or more of my web 
browsing and where battery efficiency could be an issue) so a user can't 
sync browser bookmarks &c with such devices. Extremely limited share 
functionality compared eg to Chrome. Some of Chrome's right-click 
functionality is missing. Cortana is a pain in the ass, it's also 
polluted with adverts. Edge is vulnerable to security exploits.

PB

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>
> We do run VPN but only between our two sites.
> As for DNS, we use Secure DNS of CSIS:
>
> https://csisgroup.com/prevent-secure-dns/
>
> This is an outstanding and quite cheap service, blocking all kinds of malware sites. We use only this service, a standard firewall, the default Windows 10 Defender, and Edge with AdBlocker Plus - and host mail at Microsoft's Exhange Online with its effective spam filtering.
> With this setup, and only the small fee to CSIS, we haven't seen malware for five or more years.
>
> CSIS is, by the way, the Danish player in the international network of expert corporations fighting all sorts of malware and criminal network activities.
>
> /gustav
>
> -----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
> Fra: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] På vegne af Rocky Smolin
> Sendt: 28. maj 2018 18:02
> Til: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN
>
> Hi Gustav:
>
> I get default server dns-cac-1b-02.rr.com which makes sense - rr.com is a legacy from when Spectrum used to be Road Runner here.
> Address starts 209. and ends .62
>
> Am I safe from Google? Still, all those other people know about me.
>
> I'm in a conflict about whether I care. So far I really haven't.  But now a lot of people are telling me I should (same people that are trying to sell me something, of course. But still...)
>
> Do you run a VPN?
>
> R
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock
> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2018 12:44 AM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN
>
> 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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