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Switching to DNS 1.1.1.1 on Windows 10, 8, 7, or Macbook is a familiar practice for those who have previously changed to Google DNS. Before Cloudflare introduced the option to switch to DNS 1.1.1.1, most people in Vietnam used Google DNS 8.8.8.8 for faster web browsing and accessing Facebook.
Guide on changing DNS to 1.1.1.1 on PC
In a recent experiment by a renowned tech company, the DNS service 1.1.1.1 from Cloudflare demonstrated the lowest response time at 14 ms, outperforming Open DNS at 20 ms and Google DNS at 34 ms. In simple terms, the lower the ms, the faster your web browsing and content downloads. To delve deeper into understanding DNS and the impact of switching to DNS 1.1.1.1 on Windows and Macbook, it may take a considerable amount of time. However, you can explore more about what DNS is after executing the switch to DNS 1.1.1.1 on Windows and Macbook.
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How to switch to DNS 1.1.1.1 on Windows, Macbook
1. Switch to DNS 1.1.1.1 on Windows 10, 8, 7
Step 1: Open the Start Menu, type Control Panel, and access the displayed Control Panel at the top.
Note: For Windows 7, simply open the Start Menu, and you'll find Control Panel right away without the need for a search.
Step 2:
Step 3: Look to the right in the View your active networks section, click on the LAN or WiFi network you are connected to; its name will be displayed.
Step 4: In this example, if you're connected via WiFi, you'll access the WiFi Status section. Here, choose Properties.
Step 5: In these WiFi Properties, you'll easily notice two lines, namely Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) and IPv6 below. Note that not every network uses TCP/IPV6; mostly in Vietnam, TCP/IPv4 is still prevalent. However, changing DNS to 1.1.1.1 on both IPv4 and IPv6 won't have any significant impact.
Double-click on IPv4, choose use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the address 1.1.1.1 with 1.0.0.1 below, as shown.
If it's IPv6, select use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the address 2606:4700:4700:1111 with 2606:4700:4700:1001 below.
2. Switching to DNS 1.1.1.1 on Macbook
Step 1: Changing DNS to 1.1.1.1 on a Macbook has a slight variation. First, click on the network / WiFi icon, then choose Open Network Preferences.
Step 2: In here, proceed to the WiFi section and select Advanced.
Step 3: Here, go to the DNS section, click on the + sign to switch to DNS 1.1.1.1 with IPv4 or IPv6, depending on your preference.
Step 4: For IPv4, enter the address 1.1.1.1 and below it, 1.0.0.1. For IPv6, input the address 2606:4700:4700:1111 and below it, 2606:4700:4700:1001.
Step 5: After completing the DNS switch to 1.1.1.1, simply press OK.
After that, exit and click Apply, and the process of changing DNS to 1.1.1.1 on Macbook is complete.
After these steps, just confirm with OK, and the process of changing DNS to 1.1.1.1 on Windows 10, 8, 7 is complete. You can now experience the impact by browsing to see if switching to DNS 1.1.1.1 is genuinely useful for you.
Here is the process of switching to DNS 1.1.1.1 on Windows and Macbook. Using this new DNS server gives you additional options between Cloudflare, OpenDNS, and Google DNS. Depending on your network and system, choose the one that performs faster. Cloudflare acknowledges that not every network is optimized for using DNS 1.1.1.1.
Aside from external DNS servers, Vietnam's network DNS is also of high quality. For example, many people use Viettel's DNS to enhance network speed. Refer to the DNS Viettel List to determine which type of DNS server suits you best.
