[dba-Tech] VPN

Tue May 29 10:28:00 CDT 2018

Got it.  Thanks for the menu. I've switched over except for DNS filtering which I don't understand, anyway. But I may check out open DNS. This is a W10 box BTW. 

r

-----Original Message-----
From: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2018 11:03 AM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN

Those types of VPN services are for the very paranoid. I doubt you it the bill. On Windows 10: Edge, Bing, Adblockplus, Defender and a DNS filtering service. You may want to consider OpenDNS or CSIS. Most DNS based filtering services are similar. If you're using Avast uninstall that adware and use Defender.

On windows 8 & earlier defender isn't so robust so use a better malware scanner like VIPRE or Bitdefender and Firefox, Bing, Adblockplus and OpenDNS.

Sent from my Windows Phone
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From: Gustav Brock<mailto:gustav at cactus.dk>
Sent: ‎5/‎28/‎2018 11:35 AM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues<mailto:dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN

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.

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

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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

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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

-----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

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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

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