system-wide doh

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System-wide DoH (DNS over HTTPS) in Windows 11 encrypts DNS queries for the entire operating system, not just a single browser. This can improve privacy and potentially speed up browsing by reducing DNS resolution bottlenecks. Microsoft's documentation confirms that Windows 11 supports DNS encryption via DoH at the OS level, managed through the DNS client rather than individual applications. Enabling system-wide DoH ensures that all network traffic benefits from encrypted lookups, including apps that do not use a browser. This approach offers broader protection compared to browser-only DoH, making it a more comprehensive solution for secure and efficient DNS resolution.

  1. Turn On Windows 11 System-wide DNS over HTTPS for Faster, More Private Browsing

    Enabling system-wide DNS over HTTPS in Windows 11 can do more than tighten privacy: it can make everyday browsing feel faster, especially when the machine’s bottleneck is DNS resolution rather than raw bandwidth. The key distinction is that browser-only DoH protects only one app, while Windows’...
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