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Post by Slinger on Feb 7, 2020 11:50:13 GMT
...We also have to put up with the annoying 'Not secure' notice for TAS, similar to Chrome, because ProBoards have not yet released a version of the forum software which can be used with certificates. You think that's bad? I get not only that when I try to access the interface for one of my Synology NAS drives, but Chrome refuses to connect unless I tell it the connection is safe.  In the long run I'd rather have that than a browser that blithely connects to anything one points it at though. |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 7, 2020 12:00:21 GMT
Yes, I guess security comes first but I could do without the prominent 'Not secure' with a red line through it!
We have similar issues to you when we're looking at all manner of local wireless access points and printers, all of which have insecure web GUIs. We even have some older Netgear switches which cannot be browsed to with any modern browser and require Internet Explorer because their firmware is ancient.
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Post by Slinger on Feb 7, 2020 12:48:18 GMT
Yes, I guess security comes first but I could do without the prominent 'Not secure' with a red line through it! I'm not seeing that red line. I've looked on Chrome and both the Dev and the Beta channel versions of Edge, and although I get the "information" symbol, and the "Not secure" notification at the left of the address bar, I'm not seeing any red lines.  |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 7, 2020 13:24:26 GMT
The red line has now disappeared - it must be a first-time thing only.
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Post by Slinger on Mar 11, 2020 17:48:35 GMT
I've been testing out a new (to me) DNS server, Quad9. Here's some bumph from their website... How Quad9 works
Quad9 routes your DNS queries through a secure network of servers around the globe. The system uses threat intelligence from more than a dozen of the industry’s leading cyber security companies to give a real-time perspective on what websites are safe and what sites are known to include malware or other threats. If the system detects that the site you want to reach is known to be infected, you’ll automatically be blocked from entry – keeping your data and computer safe.  I've been using it for several weeks now, and it's been absolutely perfect, no slowdowns, no pauses, just a good, transparent DNS server. It works for Windoze and Mac, IPV4 and IPV6. You can check them out at www.quad9.net and privacy statement is here... www.quad9.net/home/privacy/ |
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Post by petea on Mar 11, 2020 18:02:52 GMT
Interesting. Thanks, Paul, I'll give it a spin.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 11, 2020 21:43:44 GMT
Thanks, Paul. I've been using OpenDNS for quite a while, it's certainly better than the BT DNS servers that cause many issues with Qobuz.
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Post by Slinger on Mar 11, 2020 22:02:05 GMT
I've used OpenDNS and I've used Google's DNS but Quad9 seems the most transparent to me. The best thing I can say about it is that until I was reminded about it today I'd completely forgotten I was using it.
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Post by petea on Mar 11, 2020 22:52:35 GMT
I have switched the DNS in the Smoothwall at home from Google to Quad9. No issues and I like their stated aims.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 12, 2020 7:44:18 GMT
I've trialled it on my machine at home and it works well. I'll reconfigure my routers tonight.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 12, 2020 13:44:49 GMT
Could we all do with installing it and how easy for the not so technical ?
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 13, 2020 8:36:33 GMT
Could we all do with installing it and how easy for the not so technical ? Windows.... Mac.... |
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Post by pre65 on Mar 13, 2020 9:47:29 GMT
Numpty question.
If I use my laptop to alter the DNS settings (as in the above video) will the new settings apply to ALL devices that are in use, or just that one laptop ?
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Post by MartinT on Mar 13, 2020 9:57:55 GMT
If you amend your local DNS settings, they will apply only to that machine. If you amend the DNS settings in your router (by browsing to the GUI) they will apply to all users (you may not be able to do this, e.g. BT Hubs).
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Post by petea on Mar 13, 2020 10:34:17 GMT
And you need then to make sure your local setting doesn't 'bypass' the one in the router. For example, my laptop used DCHP for the IP address, but I had the Google DNS addresses in the DNS settings rather than automatic. I have set them back to automatic again now.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 13, 2020 11:03:02 GMT
Thanks Mikey
Is everyone happy to put it on and is it easy to take off if compromised ?
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 13, 2020 11:06:20 GMT
Thanks Mikey Is everyone happy to put it on and is it easy to take off if compromised ? Just go back in and take the DNS numbers back out 😉 |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 13, 2020 11:21:48 GMT
Yep - reverting to defaults will pick up your ISP's DNS.
I've been using OpenDNS as the BT one is incredibly crap and won't always play a Qobuz track. Easy enough to change to Quad9.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 13, 2020 13:40:07 GMT
Thanks guys
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Post by petea on Mar 13, 2020 14:49:49 GMT
Quick, make a note of the most important IP addresses to you. Mike is about to bring down the global DNS infrastructure!  |
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In the long run I'd rather have that than a browser that blithely connects to anything one points it at though.
