Tag: DNS over TLS

DNS over TLS (DoT) is a network security protocol that encrypts DNS queries and responses to improve the privacy and security of communication between clients and DNS resolvers.

February 20, 2025

A Trusted List of Public DNS Providers

Public DNS services play a critical role in ensuring fast, secure, and reliable internet access. With numerous providers available, it’s essential to rely on trusted options to optimize performance while safeguarding your data. This article highlights the importance of choosing a reliable DNS provider and offers guidance on selecting the best fit for your needs.… Read more…

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February 9, 2025

SmartDNS Project: Enhancing OpenWrt with a Local DNS Plugin

Introduction SmartDNS is a powerful local DNS server that improves network performance by selecting the fastest IP from multiple upstream DNS servers. It supports secure DNS protocols such as DoT (DNS over TLS) and DoH (DNS over HTTPS), ensuring privacy while preventing DNS pollution. Additionally, SmartDNS integrates high-performance ad filtering, making it an ideal choice… Read more…

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February 5, 2025

kdig: An Advanced DNS Lookup Utility

Introduction When it comes to diagnosing and troubleshooting network issues, performing DNS lookups is a fundamental task. While tools like dig and nslookup have been around for years, kdig has emerged as a powerful and flexible DNS lookup utility that offers advanced features, better performance, and enhanced security. This article explores kdig, its functionalities, how… Read more…

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Tag: DNS over TLS

A Trusted List of Public DNS Providers

SmartDNS Project: Enhancing OpenWrt with a Local DNS Plugin

kdig: An Advanced DNS Lookup Utility