DNS

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opera dns over https provider options.
I turned off three browser defaults, and my ISP suddenly couldn't track my web history anymore

It only takes a few switches and your privacy goes through the roof.

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DNS Bnchmark for popular providers
I stopped treating every DNS server the same after comparing these 4 popular options

Your DNS resolver sees every domain you visit — who's watching?

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A Wi-Fi router with a mini UPS sitting on a shelf
I replaced my ISP's DNS without touching my router and got faster, safer browsing

You’re probably using the wrong DNS and don’t know it.

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Windows 11 Edit DNS settings pop-up.
Your ISP has been watching your browsing this whole time — here's the Windows 11 fix

I found this tucked away and turned it on immediately.

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Running intrnet speed tests-1
There's a free tool that shows you the real latency between your machine and any server on earth

Most ping tests lie to you—here's what actually measures global latency.

Technitium DNS server home page.
This is the self-hosted DNS server I wish someone had told me about sooner

This made my homelab way more interesting.

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Editing DNS settings-1
This simple DNS switch is always my first privacy recommendation

Your ISP sees every domain you visit, even over HTTPS.

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Laptop showing DNS speed test results
I ran a DNS speed test and Google's 8.8.8.8 wasn't even in the top two

The only way to find the fastest DNS is to test it yourself.

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dns encryption options in mullvad browser close up computer screen
I never use a browser before changing this one setting

One tweak for faster, safer, and more private browsing.

Ad Guard app open on a HP laptop
I didn't know my ISP could see every website I visit until I checked this setting

Your ISP sees more than you think.

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dns over https on windows 11
I finally escaped my ISP's DNS lock-in with this device-level trick

Don't let your ISP's network settings slow you down.

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Photo showing the Pi-hole dashboard including total DNS queries and the number blocked
I set up Pi-hole on my home network, and the internet feels like a completely different place

The many benefits of hosting your own DNS server and the control it gives you over your network.

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Pi-hole running on a Linux machine in Firefox.
I stopped my devices from phoning home with one simple DNS trick

Turns out my devices talk way too much.

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A monitor showing Windows DNS settings
I replaced my ISP DNS with Quad9, and it's much faster and safer

Your internet seems fine... until you realize it could work better.

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Private DNS set up on a One UI 8.5 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
You don't need an antivirus on Android — this free DNS setting does it for free

4 digits can protect against 100s of malicious websites.

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nextdns enabled on profile.
I switched my Android’s Private DNS to NextDNS and chose exactly what gets blocked

It only takes a moment to make your life much more private.

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TCL smart tv with VPN crossed out
Your smart TV is being geo-blocked without telling you — here's the no-VPN fix
VPN

I wish I found this no-VPN to solution to my geo-blocked smart TVs sooner.

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DNS benchmark results
I benchmarked every major DNS server against my ISP's — the results weren't even close

Most people ignore DNS, but it can slow everything down.

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DNS Speed Test Benchmark opened on MacBook
Use this free tool to find the fastest DNS for your house

The invisible system that quietly shapes how fast your websites load.

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DNS setting on Android phone
Enable Private DNS on your phone if you haven't already

The easiest Android upgrade you’ll ever make doesn’t cost a cent.

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