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<blockquote data-quote="ForgottenSeer 97327" data-source="post: 1037500">[USER=94632]@SohanRay[/USER]On my Windows 10 Desktop and on wife&#039;s Windows11 laptop I have setup a Secure DNS in the network adapter, When on Windows 11, also set the DNS-over-HTTPS template in your adapter. Set for both Windows10 and 11 the DnsOverHttpsMode to &#039;secure&#039; in the browser policy (regedit). When on Windows10 you also have to set the policy for DnsOverHttpsTemplate for your browser in the registry.&nbsp; Set automatic HTTPS to always in your browser. Now both your DNS requests and web traffic is encrypted.When you use a laptop, it is wise to use a VPN on demand when in public places like [USER=99014]@Trident[/USER] advised you. You want a VPN-tunnel when away from from home to do security sensitive stuff.You can achieve both with free services (e,g, NextDNS and WindScribeFree), but it is up to you what you want. When you are on a trusted (home) netwerk with correct settings a VPN is an extra for your privacy needs, but not a must (as [USER=94738]@Oldie1950[/USER] posted). For business use a continues VPN and for mobile use (e.g. online banking on your laptop) a VPN on-demand (when in public places).Other people can advise about the need, but it is up to you to decide whether you want it.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ForgottenSeer 97327, post: 1037500"] [USER=94632]@SohanRay[/USER] On my Windows 10 Desktop and on wife's Windows11 laptop I have setup a Secure DNS in the network adapter, When on Windows 11, also set the DNS-over-HTTPS template in your adapter. Set for both Windows10 and 11 the DnsOverHttpsMode to 'secure' in the browser policy (regedit). When on Windows10 you also have to set the policy for DnsOverHttpsTemplate for your browser in the registry. Set automatic HTTPS to always in your browser. Now both your DNS requests and web traffic is encrypted. When you use a laptop, it is wise to use a VPN on demand when in public places like [USER=99014]@Trident[/USER] advised you. You want a VPN-tunnel when away from from home to do security sensitive stuff. You can achieve both with free services (e,g, NextDNS and WindScribeFree), but it is up to you what you want. When you are on a trusted (home) netwerk with correct settings a VPN is an extra for your privacy needs, but not a must (as [USER=94738]@Oldie1950[/USER] posted). For business use a continues VPN and for mobile use (e.g. online banking on your laptop) a VPN on-demand (when in public places). Other people can advise about the need, but it is up to you to decide whether you want it. [/QUOTE]

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