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The video focuses on CloudFlare's new DNS service, utilizing the IP address "1.1.1.1" provided by APNIC. This service emphasizes privacy by promising not to log user data and to delete any collected information within 24 hours, with oversight from audit firm KPMG. Known for its fast performance with a latency of 13 milliseconds, it outpaces Google DNS and OpenDNS. The discussion highlights the importance of DNS services, explaining their role in translating web addresses into IP addresses. Despite HTTPS encryption, ISPs can still see top-level domains visited without a VPN. Technologies like DNS over TLS and DNS over HTTPS, supported by CloudFlare and to a lesser extent by Google DNS, offer encrypted DNS solutions to enhance privacy. The video gives practical advice on switching DNS settings, recommending configuring them on routers for a network-wide application and providing step-by-step instructions for doing so. The speaker concludes by inviting viewers to engage with the content and subscribe for more information on similar topics.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker explains the significance of the IP address “1.1.1.1.” They clarify that it is a DNS service run by CloudFlare. A DNS server acts like a phone book of the internet, translating web addresses into IP addresses so computers can communicate with website servers. Despite its unusual appearance, “1.1.1.1” is a legitimate IP address held by APNIC, but has been misused as a placeholder by many, rendering it full of junk data. CloudFlare, known for its vast network and ability to absorb denial of service attacks, steps in to make practical use of this IP address.
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In this part of the video, the speaker details CloudFlare’s new DNS service, utilizing the IP address 1.1.1.1, lent by APNIC. The service is highlighted for its privacy focus, promising not to log user data and deleting any collected information within 24 hours. To ensure transparency, CloudFlare has partnered with audit firm KPMG. Remarkably, this new service is the fastest available, with a latency of 13 milliseconds, outperforming Google DNS and OpenDNS. Users can switch from their default ISP DNS to experience potentially enhanced internet speeds. Additionally, this new DNS service supports encrypted DNS, a feature not commonly available with current DNS providers.
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In this part of the video, the discussion revolves around the visibility of web activity to ISPs despite HTTPS usage. It highlights that while ISPs can’t see specific activities on websites, they can see the top-level domains visited unless a VPN is used. The video introduces DNS over TLS and DNS over HTTPS as technologies for encrypted DNS, with Cloudflare’s new service supporting these protocols. Although Google DNS also supports encrypted DNS, it’s challenging to set up and not widely supported by current browsers or operating systems. The speaker expresses optimism about the future adoption of encrypted DNS, citing potential integration in Android and the likelihood of expanded support across devices and routers. Finally, the video explains how to change DNS settings either on individual devices or through a router, suggesting that configuring the router is the easiest approach.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to find and set the DNS server IP addresses in your router settings. They provide clear instructions for checking your router’s IP address via your iPhone or Android device’s network settings. They also mention you can search online for your router’s IP address. Once in the router settings, you will need to locate the DNS server options, which may be under connectivity settings or a similar section. There are usually fields for primary and secondary DNS servers, where you can input IP addresses: primarily “1.1.1.1” and “1.0.0.1” as a secondary. After saving these settings, all devices on your network will use the new DNS servers. The speaker encourages viewers to share their experiences with different DNS servers in the comments and concludes by inviting viewers to watch more videos and subscribe for weekly content.