5 Nifty Ways to Use DNS to Your Advantage
One of the most underappreciated parts of the internet is the Domain Name System. DNS is often referred to as the phonebook of the internet, but it is far more than just a lookup service.
Save On 2 DNS Services and Beat Region Restrictions
If you live in a place where the content you want to watch is blocked because of geographic restrictions, you're in luck, because today you can get one of two different smart DNS services for $29.
These 2 Deals Will Let You Get Rid of Cable Today
You know what's really painful? Getting that ridiculous cable bill every month and having to shell out the cash for a ton of channels that you have no interest in watching.
How to Change Your DNS Settings on Mac (And Why You Might Want To)
Your Mac handles DNS settings automatically, but you can change these easily. Here's how to specify a different DNS address in macOS.
How to Change Your DNS Settings on Windows (And Why You Might Want To)
DNS is an important part of browsing the internet, but the DNS servers your system uses aren't set in stone. Here's how to change that.
Why Your Favorite Website Was Down Today [Updated]
Hackers launched a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack against Dyn this morning. The attack was responsible for taking down or interrupting traffic to a host of popular websites.
How to Flush the DNS Cache in Ubuntu & Why You Might Need To
If you're unable to access a certain website, it may be due to an out-of-date DNS cache. Here's how to clear it on Ubuntu and other Debian systems.
How to Flush the DNS Cache in Mac OS X
DNS errors are frustrating, but luckily you can banish them from your Mac by clearing the cache in just a few moments.
The One App Netflix Fears More Than Any Other
There's one app that Netflix fears more than any other. It's called Smartflix, and it could be the answer to your prayers. This article examines why.
Stream International TV, Netflix, Pandora & More With UnoTelly DNS and VPN [15x Gold Plans, Samsung 40" 4K TV, Roku 3, Netflix Gift Cards Giveaway]
UnoTelly's UnoDNS and UnoVPN make it painless to access whatever geo-restricted content you want, wherever you want.
How DNS Leaks Can Destroy Anonymity When Using a VPN, And How to Stop Them
When you're trying to stay anonymous online, a VPN is the simplest solution, by masking your IP address, service provider, and location. But a DNS leak can totally undermine the purpose of a VPN...
Adblock Everywhere: The Raspberry Pi-Hole Way
Turn a cheap Raspberry Pi into a network-wide ad blocker. If you're tired of AdBlock Plus slowing your browser down, this DNS-based option is a great alternative that works on any device.
Change DNS Presets On The Fly With ChrisPC DNS Switch
Playing with the DNS settings on your computer could significantly speed up your browsing or help you access region-blocked content. Doing that manually is a drag; just use a DNS switch.
Bypass Georestrictions By Changing Your Smartphone's DNS Settings
Services like UnoDNS and Unblock-Us aren't just for your computer. They'll work on smartphones, tablets, and even game consoles.
How to Access Region Locked Video on Your iPad or iPhone [iOS]
People are willing to go to great lengths to access video content, and great lengths are indeed required when content often doesn't become available for a big part of the world until months after its initial release. More so, even though there are websites like Hulu and Netflix boasting the infrastructure to offer that media globally, they actively work to keep people out. If you want to watch region-blocked content on your iPhone or iPad you'll have to take matters into your own hands.
DNS Jumper - Hop From One DNS Service To Another, Quickly [Windows]
Switch from one DNS server to another quickly. DNS Jumper is a portable Windows app with a long list of built-in DNS services, and you can even add your own. Do so and you can jump from service to service in just a couple of clicks. By default you use the DNS offered by your ISP, but some people switch to a different server for speed or security reasons. Some DNS services even allow you to bypass region blocking.
DNS Is Just A Proxy - Use A VPN To Access Region Blocked Video
For copyright reasons, certain media companies only allow their content to be viewed in certain geographic areas. In plain English, what this means is that they are meanies who suck. And what does the Internet do to meanies who suck? We find workarounds. Before I get to the tools, I’d like to talk about the process of geographical Internet Protocol (IP) address blocking and circumventing those blocks.
How to Optimize Your DNS for Faster Internet
"The Internet is just a series of tubes" as one man so wisely stated. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as that. There’s a complex architecture that supports the Internet, and data packets need to travel some interesting routes in order to reach you. If you can optimize the paths that your data takes, you can boost your Internet speed. Now, there are some limitations. Data packets are essentially light, and light has a fixed speed of travel.
How To Change Your DNS Servers & Improve Internet Security
Imagine this - you wake up one beautiful morning, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and then sit down at your computer to get started with your work for the day. Before you actually get stuff done, you go over to your favorite browser and type in http://www.makeuseof.com. Within seconds, you're looking at our website and all of our latest posts. But hold on, how the heck did your computer even know where to find MakeUseOf?
Bypass Regional Locks with UnoDNS from UnoTelly [Giveaway]
Are you frustrated by the international blocks that stop you from watching Hulu? Are you a UK Netflix user, annoyed that the American selection of movies and TV shows is orders of magnitude larger than what's available to you? Well, I have the perfect solution for you: a premium DNS service called UnoDNS which bypasses all those regional locks. We've got 25 one-year Gold subscriptions for UnoDNS to give away, worth a total of $1500!