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by zaarn 2621 days ago
There are plenty of reasons to use a different resolve on app vs OS level, not only for malware or "broken" applications.

The DNS setting by the OS, just like the proxy settings, is a first suggestion on how to connect.

Chrome will contact 8.8.8.8 in certain circumstances and Firefox has DoH. Both can set proxy settings different from system via various means.