| Feature | Intra (via Emulator) | Alternative #1: Simple DNSCrypt | Alternative #2: Control D | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Native Windows App | No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Native Mac App | No | ✅ Yes (via Homebrew) | ✅ Yes | | DNS-over-HTTPS | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Blocks Malware/Ads | No | Yes (with blacklists) | Yes (custom rules) | | Resource Usage | Medium | Very Low | Very Low |

If you want protection for your entire computer (not just inside an emulator), you don't actually need the Intra app. You can get the same "DNS over HTTPS" technology directly in your browser or OS. For Google Chrome / Edge / Brave Search for "Use secure DNS" Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) Google (8.8.8.8) For Windows 11 Network & Internet Hardware properties next to DNS server assignment. and toggle and set DNS over HTTPS to On (encrypted) ⚠️ Important Considerations Not a VPN:

Absolutely, when installed via official methods.