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BroadHopper · 02-12-2023, 08:40 AM

I use a DNS service to provide privacy and security.
https://www.quad9.net/

This is pretty much all you need on a home or private network. I install Quad 9 on my personal router to protect all my devices. It is free with major industry sponsors. It is also fast!

When on a public network I use AOL's private wifi service.
https://get.aol.com/privatewifi
I have a minimum subscription to AOL to get many benefits. When installed on your desktop/laptop or phone, it will activate when you are on a public network.

The only time I use a VPN is when a contractor requires a VPN connection to their network.

Of course, I have Windows 10/11 Defender firewall and antivirus software. Been having extremely good luck with this setup since Windows 10 was released in 2015.

If anyone on this site is not on the Windows 10/11 OS, I offer to upgrade your Windows 7/8 machine to Windows 10. If the machine is compatible, Windows 11. The upgrade is not available for Windows OS below version 7.
PM me for more info.

02-12-2023, 08:40 AM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Quad 9 I use a DNS service to provide privacy and security. https://www.quad9.net/ This is pretty much all you need on a home or private network. I install Quad 9 on my personal router to protect all my devices. It is free with major industry sponsors. It is also fast! When on a public network I use AOL's private wifi service. https://get.aol.com/privatewifi I have a minimum subscription to AOL to get many benefits. When installed on your desktop/laptop or phone, it will activate when you are on a public network. The only time I use a VPN is when a contractor requires a VPN connection to their network. Of course, I have Windows 10/11 Defender firewall and antivirus software. Been having extremely good luck with this setup since Windows 10 was released in 2015. If anyone on this site is not on the Windows 10/11 OS, I offer to upgrade your Windows 7/8 machine to Windows 10. If the machine is compatible, Windows 11. The upgrade is not available for Windows OS below version 7. PM me for more info. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.