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Change your DNS servers to OpenDNS

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jimray

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Apr 24, 2012
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Hi, I'm trying to follow below, but having some trouble with number 4. I have three short questions.

1 In that tab i have "DNS Servers" on the left and "Search Domains" on the right. I am to only change "DNS Servers" correct?

2. In both panels there is 1 line each. Both are greyed out. Can I just add
Primary DNS Server: 208.67.222.222
Secondary DNS Server: 208.67.220.220
and leave the greyed out one in?

3. I am currently connected to the internet via ethernet cable. But I am usually connected via wifi. Can I change them both now, or should i actually be connected to that type to make changes to it.

Thanks for the guide GGJstudios!


GGJstudios said:
  1. Make sure your built-in Mac firewall is enabled in System Preferences > Security > Firewall

  2. Uncheck "Open "safe" files after downloading" in Safari > Preferences > General

  3. Disable Java in your browser. (For Safari users, uncheck "Enable Java" in Safari > Preferences > Security.) This will protect you from malware that exploits Java in your browser, including the recent Flashback trojan. Leave this unchecked until you visit a trusted site that requires Java, then re-enable only for the duration of your visit to that site. (This is not to be confused with JavaScript, which you should leave enabled.)

  4. Change your DNS servers to OpenDNS servers by reading this.

  5. Be careful to only install software from trusted, reputable sites. Never install pirated software. If you're not sure about an app, ask in this forum before installing.

  6. Never let someone else have access to install anything on your Mac.

  7. Don't open files that you receive from unknown or untrusted sources.

  8. For added security, make sure all network, email, financial and other important passwords are long and complex, including upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters.

  9. Always keep your Mac and application software updated. Use Software Update for your Mac software. For other software, it's safer to get updates from the developer's site or from the menu item "Check for updates", rather than installing from any notification window that pops up while you're surfing the web.
That's all you need to do to keep your Mac completely free of any Mac OS X malware that has ever been released into the wild.
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jimray said:
1 In that tap i have "DNS Servers" on the left and "Search Domains" on the right. I am to only change "DNS Servers" correct?
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Correct.
jimray said:
2. In both panels there is 1 line each. Both are greyed out. Can I just add
Primary DNS Server: 208.67.222.222
Secondary DNS Server: 208.67.220.220
and leave the greyed out one in?
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Yes. Read step 5 in those instructions.
jimray said:
3. I am currently connected to the internet via ethernet cable. But I am usually connected via wifi. Can I change them both now, or should i actually be connected to that type to make changes to it.
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Change them for whatever connection you're using. If ethernet, set the DNS servers in Ethernet > Advanced > DNS. Remember to set them in your router, as well.
 
Thanks, i changed it in OSX, as for the router, I looked around in the settings after typing my ip addy in there, but i didn't see an anything to do with DNS, but I got a junky bell modem/wifi built in, thinking of getting a real wifi router maybe.
 
Just modify the router's setting. leave everything on ur OSX stock.

using Google DNS now.
 
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