The Importance of Online Security
Being proactive about securing your browsing experience helps prevent cyberattacks and identity theft. Too many people overlook protection measures until problems arise. Don't wait for an incident to take your online security seriously.
DoH: DNS-over-HTTPS
DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) is a protocol that encrypts DNS requests from your device, making it substantially harder for attackers to observe or alter your internet activity. Without it, your DNS queries are sent in plain text, visible to anyone on your network.
Enabling DoH in Your Browser
In Google Chrome, navigate to chrome://flags, search for "Secure DNS," enable it, then restart your browser.
In Firefox, go to Options > General > Network Settings, check "Enable DNS over HTTPS," select a provider, and save your settings.
Enabling DoH at the Operating System Level
For comprehensive protection, you can enable DoH at the OS level rather than just in your browser. This ensures all DNS requests from your computer are encrypted, not just those from your web browser. If you're not comfortable with the technical steps, Mike's Computer Repair can set this up for you.
Overcoming the Challenges
Security tools may occasionally reduce performance slightly or create false-positive blocks on legitimate sites. These minor inconveniences are far outweighed by the privacy and security benefits of encrypted DNS.
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