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Personally, one of the main reasons I like to run my own DNS server at home is to protect my privacy. DNS isn't encrypted by ...

The EU now offers its own DNS resolution service (Resolver) and wants to help its citizens to become less dependent on offers from large US companies such as Cloudflare and Google. The service is ...

Ever heard about the term “DNS” when using the Internet? DNS stands for Domain Name System. Before we go ahead and talk about what DNS is and how DNS lookup works, let us understand what the D in the ...

Choose between the four best private DNS options – AdGuard DNS, NextDNS, RethinkDNS, and Control D to block ads on Android. Go to Settings > search for “Private DNS” > add the DNS of your choice > ...

Google's 8.8.8.8 is anycast, so it gets you a nearby DNS server automatically. If your ISPs DNS host is crummy, it probably has better performance. Many times DNS makes a big performance difference in ...

An organization’s DNS systems can be a gateway for intruders looking to exfiltrate sensitive data without setting off alarms. Knowing what’s at stake and how to protect against DNS tunneling can ...

Figuring out what's wrong with DNS will go faster if you have a set of troubleshooting steps to follow. Brien Posey shares his approach to isolating the cause of DNS problems. DNS is one of the most ...

What would happen if, in an instant, the internet as you know it simply stopped working? No websites, no streaming, no online banking—just a blank void where your digital world once thrived. This is ...