Why You Should Switch to the Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 DNS Right Now
DNS stands for Domain Name System. It is one of the most crucial features of the Internet, yet few people know what it is, and even fewer understand how it works. And I would venture to add that most do not realize that it affects speed and the range of privacy. If you do not choose a DNS widely, and most do not, then your searches and more amy not be private and some DNS servers actually sell your info about searches and more!
So if you want more spedd and definitly want to protect your privacy, I found a new DNS that you should use right now!
What DNS Does
DNS is the system that translates between IP Addresses and the standard domain names we know, like blokt.com. Conceptually, DNS is a big table that shows the IP Address corresponding to any domain name, and vice versa. When you enter a domain name into your browser’s search box, the browser looks up the corresponding IP Address in DNS to find the correct IP Address to connect to.
At this point, you might be wondering where there is room in a system like this for improving browsing speed and privacy. The key is that there are lots of servers your computer can connect to when it needs DNS information.
Some are faster than others. Some protect your privacy better than others. Some will filter out dangerous or family-unfriendly IP Addresses for you. Some are just there; not particularly fast or private. So the server your computer uses for DNS lookups can make a big difference.
These servers are called DNS Servers.
Why Does the DNS Server I Use Matter?
While all DNS Servers can give your computer the DNS information it needs, the resolvers are owned and managed by many different organizations. Your ISP probably has its own DNS Servers. While your ISP’s servers may only work with customers of the ISP, other DNS Servers are publicly available.
Why is a fast DNS Server important? Every time you go to a new page in your web browser, it must perform at least one DNS lookup. Many pages require several lookups. Your browser may end up doing dozens, even hundreds of DNS lookups a day. This can really add up.
Set Your DNS to 1.1.1.1 Right Now!
Unfortunately, by default, DNS is usually slow and insecure. Your ISP, and anyone else listening in on the Internet, can see every site you visit and every app you use — even if their content is encrypted. Creepily, some DNS providers sell data about your Internet activity or use it to target you with ads.
We think that’s gross. If you do too, now there’s an alternative: 1.1.1.1
Setup on PC
Setting up 1.1.1.1 takes two minutes and requires no technical skill or special software.
- Click on the Start menu, then click on Control Panel.
- Click on Network and Internet.
- Click on Change Adapter Settings.
- Right click on the Wi-Fi network you are connected to, then click Properties.
- Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (or Version 6 if desired).
- Click Properties.
- Write down any existing DNS server entries for future reference.
- Click Use The Following DNS Server Addresses.
- Replace those addresses with the 1.1.1.1 DNS addresses:
- For IPv4: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1
- For IPv6: 2606:4700:4700::1111 and 2606:4700:4700::1001
- Click OK, then Close.
- Restart your browser.
- You’re all set! Your device now has faster, more private DNS servers ✌️✌️
P.S. Some of you may want ot use this program as well. DNSJumper is a program that finds the fastest DNS for your setup. You can use the MANUAL setting to set the DNS to 1.1.1.1 as well, https://dns-jumper.en.lo4d.com/windows
Leave a comment if changing to 1.1.1.1 helped your speed.
1 More Opportunity to Join The Awesome Color Journey Webinar
Here’s a video summary of what you will learn in the vital webinar about The Color Journey. We will show you practical ways to control color from the image source all the way through to the install location! This is a must-see and it will be recorded so if you register you will get to see the replay forever!
The Webinar is Tuesday Nov 16th so this is the last opportunity to watch it live!
SECRET: We will be announcing something very special during this webinar!
Don’t worry it hasn’t happened yet but after tomorrow it will be a recording!
Nov 16th 2021
Cost $25/Person
Full access to the live webinar and watch the replay forever!
Sign Templates That Are Awesome & Free
I rarely endorse or write about a sign company, but I just had to share this information with you. This company is giving away numerous PDF templates that are easy to use, have nice designs, and could get you started in making some signs needed for the holidays or even for COVID safety.
This company allows users to download templates and use them or simply alter them and use them for ordering a sign.
For instance, use this link to see the CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING TEMPLATES.
They also have some great safety signs of numerous types that are available. All of these templates are in PDF format and work great in any design software.
I recommend you check them out!
Do you know of other websites that provide good templates for sign making? Add them in the comments!
This webinar is for all users of wide-format printers, designers, and production managers. Stop struggling with color, understand it and control it! We will take you through the process of how color can change from the source image, into the design software, then through the RIP, and finally to the printer and install. All along the way, we will give you tips and techniques to control that color to get the output you want.
This webinar is designed for ANY wide format printer and any design and RIP software, so all are welcome. We will focus on Flexi, Adobe Photoshop, VersaWorks, and VerteLith, but the principles learned will apply no matter what you use for your workflow.
All of our webinars are recorded for replay and anyone who registers can watch those replays for free forever.
$25 per person
MUTOH is building a Learning Experience for everyone in the wide-format printing market. Subjects in this online course range from ADA braille to vehicle wrap techniques to dye sublimation and of course software lessons for Corel, Adobe, and FlexiSIGN.
The majority of these courses are free. Check it out if you have not already and join the hundreds that are learning from MUTOH.