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DNS over HTTPS: What It Is and Should You Use It?

Traditional DNS queries are sent in plain text. DNS over HTTPS changes that. Here is what you need to know.

May 25, 2024

What is Reverse DNS and Why Does It Matter?

Regular DNS converts names to IPs. Reverse DNS does the opposite. Here is why that matters, especially for email.

May 8, 2024

How DNS Affects Your Website Speed

DNS lookup time is often overlooked when optimizing website performance. Here is why it matters and how to improve it.

April 20, 2024

Troubleshooting DNS Problems: A Practical Guide

Website not loading? Getting weird errors? DNS issues are more common than you think. Here is how to diagnose and fix them.

April 2, 2024

Google DNS vs Cloudflare vs OpenDNS: Which Should You Use?

Switching from your ISP DNS can improve speed and privacy. But which public DNS service is best for you?

March 15, 2024

How DNS Caching Works and When to Clear It

DNS caching makes the internet faster, but sometimes it causes headaches. Here is everything you need to know.

March 1, 2024

DNS Security: Protecting Yourself from DNS Attacks

DNS was designed in a more trusting era. Here is how attackers exploit it and what you can do to stay safe.

February 18, 2024

Why DNS Propagation Takes So Long (And How to Speed It Up)

Changed your DNS records but nothing happened? Here is why DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours and what you can do about it.

February 5, 2024

DNS Record Types Explained: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX and More

There are dozens of DNS record types, but you really only need to know about a handful. Here is what each one does.

January 22, 2024

What is DNS and How Does It Actually Work?

Ever wondered how typing a website name magically takes you to the right place? Let me break down DNS in plain English.

January 15, 2024