The new Cloudflare DNS server, 1.1.1.1, is a free, fast, and “privacy-focused” way to connect URLs to IP addresses. Cloudflare is an internet security service that helps to secure and speed up ...

Nearly every task on the Internet, from browsing to email to gaming to voice calls, involves domain-name lookups you never see happen and that are almost always insecure. Even when your activities are ...

But performance goes beyond resolver response time. When NextDNS blocks unnecessary domains, it reduces the number of outbound connections your system makes, resulting in less background noise. Even ...

Discover expert-recommended DNS alternatives to Google for faster, more secure browsing in 2025 Reviewed by Chris Selph You can use free DNS servers like Google or Cloudflare to make your internet ...

Nearly everything on the internet begins with a Domain Name System (DNS) request. When you click a link on a website or send an email, the first thing your device does is consult a DNS to find out ...

On April 1, a company called Cloudflare launched a service that claims to speed up access to websites and provide privacy protection in the process. Cloudflare, which is the in business of boosting ...

AT&T has been blocking the new Cloudflare DNS service, but AT&T says the blocking was unintentional and that it will fix the problem soon. The blocking is affecting AT&T home Internet customers who ...

For many enterprises, deploying a fully built-out DNS network may not be feasible. Thus, many have turned to third-party DNS providers. In this review, we look at four major managed DNS providers: Dyn ...

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