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Sometimes, websites are blocked at the DNS level by your ISP or local network. Switching to a public DNS provider can often bypass these basic filters [32, 35]. Step-by-Step for Chrome: Open Chrome and go to [5.1, 5.7]. Privacy and Security [5.1, 35]. section, find Use secure DNS [5.1, 35]. Choose "Select another provider" and pick Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) Google Public DNS [5.1, 35]. unblock websites
While the act of unblocking a website is technically neutral, doing so may violate your local laws or your employer’s IT policy. Switching to a public DNS provider can often
| Feature | Free VPN (e.g., ProtonVPN Free) | Paid VPN (e.g., NordVPN) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Data Limit | Usually 500MB-2GB/month | Unlimited | | Speed | Very slow (crowded servers) | Fast (10 Gbps servers) | | Security | Often logs your data | Strict no-logs policy | | Unblocks Netflix | Rarely | Yes | | Verdict | OK for text articles | Required for streaming/banking | section, find Use secure DNS [5