Saturday, December 05, 2020

OpenDNS set up and testing

How to setup and secure your home network using OpenDNS - Video 2020
https://youtu.be/6S-87vV0Ezc

For Google Nest Wifi

Once you have the Nest configured then you can just switch to the OpenDNS servers.

 

How do I change my DNS server address?
  1. Open the Google Home app .
  2. Tap Wifi Settings. Advanced Networking.
  3. Tap DNS.
  4. Choose your desired public DNS server. If you choose a custom DNS server, enter a primary and secondary server address.
  5. Tap Save .

Note: the OpenDNS servers are:

  • 208.67.222.222
  • 208.67.220.220

Thursday, December 03, 2020

Ambient Display Message on Android

 On my OnePlus 6T Android phone, there is a setting that allows you to provide a message to display when you tap the screen. Find it at Settings->Display->Ambient Display->Display Message. 

This will help me find this if I need to later.