DNS stands for Domain Name System, and it's like the phonebook of the internet. When you type a website address into your browser, like "www.example.com", your computer needs to find out the IP address associated with that domain name so it can connect to the website's server. DNS servers are responsible for translating these domain names into IP addresses.
Sometimes, your Internet Service Provider DNS can be faulty momentarily, preventing you from performing actions on Momence such as logging in or visiting certain pages. Now, Google offers a public DNS service that you can use instead of your Internet Service Provider's (ISP) default DNS servers. There are a few reasons why you might want to consider using Google DNS:
Faster Browsing: Google's DNS servers are often faster and more reliable than those provided by many ISPs. This means that when you type in a website address, your computer can resolve it into an IP address more quickly, leading to faster loading times for web pages.
Improved Privacy: While DNS queries are usually handled by your ISP's servers, using Google DNS can potentially enhance your privacy by reducing the amount of data your ISP can collect about your browsing habits. Google has committed to not storing or sharing personally identifiable information from their DNS service logs.
Increased Security: Google DNS includes built-in security features like DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) which can help protect you from certain types of cyber threats, such as DNS spoofing and cache poisoning attacks. This can add an extra layer of security to your internet browsing experience.
To change your MacOS settings to use Google DNS, you'll need to follow these steps:
1. Open System Preferences by clicking on the Apple menu in the top left corner of your screen and selecting "System Preferences".
2. Click on "Network".
3. Select your active network connection from the list (it will typically be labeled Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
4. Click on the "Advanced" button in the bottom right corner.
5. Go to the "DNS" tab.
6. In the DNS Servers section, click the "+" button and add the following Google DNS addresses: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4.
7. Click "OK" and then "Apply" to save your changes.
That's it! Your MacOS device will now use Google DNS for resolving domain names. If you ever want to revert to your ISP's DNS servers, you can simply remove the Google DNS addresses from the list or reset your DNS settings to default.