# \#dns
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## [What does the DNS actually do on your network?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/what-does-the-dns-actually-do-on-your-network/195937)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/what-does-the-dns-actually-do-on-your-network/195937 "2026-06-28T19:40:18Z")
Interesting article I thought I would pass along…
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## [You're setting up custom DNS wrong—and it's breaking your network](https://troypointinsider.com/t/youre-setting-up-custom-dns-wrong-and-its-breaking-your-network/189174)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/youre-setting-up-custom-dns-wrong-and-its-breaking-your-network/189174 "2026-06-07T14:41:05Z")
I found this info interesting and useful when troubleshooting connectivity issues and just passing it along…good read :smiling\_face\_with\_sunglasses:
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## [Surfshark has launched a free, privacy-first, public DNS service - here's](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfshark-has-launched-a-free-privacy-first-public-dns-service-heres/129220)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfshark-has-launched-a-free-privacy-first-public-dns-service-heres/129220 "2025-04-30T12:37:58Z")
https://x.com/surfshark/status/1916841480271900898
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## [AdGuard DNS is now pre-installed in all ASUS Wi-Fi 7 routers](https://troypointinsider.com/t/adguard-dns-is-now-pre-installed-in-all-asus-wi-fi-7-routers/124049)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/adguard-dns-is-now-pre-installed-in-all-asus-wi-fi-7-routers/124049 "2025-01-18T12:39:47Z")
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## [How to activate Surfshark smart DNS?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-activate-surfshark-smart-dns/87120)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-activate-surfshark-smart-dns/87120 "2024-08-14T19:31:32Z")
Good info for those trying to access networks out of your area/region. In this tutorial, you will learn how to activate smart DNS for your account. It is important to remember that after activating smart DNS, you shoul…
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## [How to set custom DNS on AsusWRT or Asus Merlin routers](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-set-custom-dns-on-asuswrt-or-asus-merlin-routers/113587)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 12:55pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-set-custom-dns-on-asuswrt-or-asus-merlin-routers/113587 "2024-04-28T12:55:02Z")
This might help some with buffering issues or connectivity issues. This is for asus routers using surfshark DNS settings but can be applied with other routers and dns settings somewhat. Just read carefully and after appl…
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## [Good And Bad News On Attempts To Implicate DNS Services For Copyright Infringement At The Domains They Resolve](https://troypointinsider.com/t/good-and-bad-news-on-attempts-to-implicate-dns-services-for-copyright-infringement-at-the-domains-they-resolve/104021)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/good-and-bad-news-on-attempts-to-implicate-dns-services-for-copyright-infringement-at-the-domains-they-resolve/104021 "2023-12-11T19:15:58Z")
A good read… Good And Bad News On Attempts To Implicate DNS Services For Copyright Infringement At The Domains They Resolve | Techdirt
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## [Cloudflare DNS Must Block Pirate Sites, Italian Court Confirms](https://troypointinsider.com/t/cloudflare-dns-must-block-pirate-sites-italian-court-confirms/88684)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 5:42pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/cloudflare-dns-must-block-pirate-sites-italian-court-confirms/88684 "2023-04-03T17:42:21Z")
Cloudflare DNS Must Block Pirate Sites, Italian Court Confirms \* TorrentFreak
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## [How Do DNS Settings Affect Your Internet Speed So Much?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-do-dns-settings-affect-your-internet-speed-so-much/78001)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 3:02pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-do-dns-settings-affect-your-internet-speed-so-much/78001 "2022-09-29T15:02:37Z")
How Do DNS Settings Affect Your Internet Speed So Much? https://www.makeuseof.com/how-do-dns-settings-affect-your-internet-speed-so-much/