A Domain Name System server maps host names, or domain names, to IP addresses. When a computer attempts to connect to another PC over a network using a host name, such as www.google.com, the ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

A group of experts has released an open source alternative to the BIND DNS server software that boasts higher performance and better security. A group of experts has released an open source ...

A DNS or Domain Name System is one of the most crucial keys to establishing internet connectivity between two different parties — customarily, a client and a server. It acts as a directory, with ...

First, we are going to assign a static IP Address instead of the dynamic one that is the default. To do so, follow the steps mentioned below. Please ensure you have set up a default gateway (like your ...

How to install the Unbound DNS resolver on Ubuntu 22.04 Your email has been sent Unbound is a free and open-source recursive and validating DNS caching server, which uses DNS-over-TLS and ...

Network issues are common with Windows systems but are mostly resolvable once you understand the cause. Imagine a situation when your system is connected to the internet and the Wireless icon shows ...

Sometimes it's best to go back to the basics and examine how things work. In this Daily Feature, Bryan Pfaffenberger explains what the domain name service does. Why not configure your own DNS server?

Too many DNS servers enable bad actors to hijack them for DDoS attacks. Here's how to ensure you're not a party to destructive mischief It seems like ancient history now, but in the early decades of ...

Unbound 1.0 is an open source alternative to the BIND-DNS software that provides better performance and security A group of experts has released an open source alternative to the BIND DNS server ...