How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android (and why you should)
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Nearly everything you do on your desktop, laptop, phone, and tablet begins with a Domain Name System (DNS) query. Essentially, DNS turns domain names (such as ZDNET.com) into an IP address so web browsers and apps know where to get the information you want. Without DNS, you'd wind up having to type 34.149.132.124 every time you wanted to go to ZDNET.com. Or, if you run a Google search, DNS is at work. Also: How to change your IP address with a VPN The problem is that standard DNS isn't secure,...

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