Using a Free DNS
DNS=Domain Name Server
When you wand to go to a URL in you web browser, the browser needs to convert the WWW type name into a numeric IP address. It does this with a DNS lookup.
By default your PC is configured to use your cable company’s DNS through a process called DHCP.
The problem with this is that your cable company has a slow DNS that also keeps track of the web sites that you visit so it can sell you customized ads.
There are several free and fast DNS providers including Google. I have been using the Google DNS for years.
Recently I found out that Cloudflare, company that I really like, has a super fast DNS that is easy to use.
There are simple instructions for setting up the CloudFlare DNS on your PC on their website. It is pretty simple to do. Basically you turn off DHCP and type in the new DNS address. They are 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1. It took me about a minute to do. If you haven’t done anything like that the instructions are on their website which simply is https://1.1.1.1
There is a link on the top right hand to get the DNS setup instructions for Windows or Mac.
The main page has the app links so you can use the fast DNS with you cell phone. There is a free version, but they want to sell you a fancy version for $4.95 a month. Go with the free version for now. It is very fast.