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Technical articles related to ControlD, DNS and other things.

control d vs adguard

Control D vs. AdGuard DNS - An Honest Comparison

We've been getting inquiries from AdGuard DNS users about what makes Control D different: this article is meant to address questions and concerns we've encountered.

Yegor Sak

20 Feb 2025 · 7 min read

Control D vs. NextDNS - An Honest Comparison

Control D vs. NextDNS - An Honest Comparison

See how Control D stacks up against NextDNS. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Yegor Sak

20 Feb 2025 · 9 min read

Control D vs. Zorus: What's the Better Choice?

Control D vs. Zorus: What's the Better Choice?

We take a deep dive into Control D and Zorus, analyzing both against factors like pricing, features, integrations, analytics, and more.

Dipak Odedra

14 Jan 2025 · 5 min read

what is the dns layer and how do I secure it?

What is the DNS Layer and How Do I Secure It?

Explore why the DNS layer is critical to internet functionality and the best practices to secure it from cyberattacks.

Dipak Odedra

2 Dec 2024 · 5 min read

what is dns encryption and how does it work?

What Is DNS Encryption and How Does It Work?

Learn how you can encrypt your DNS traffic to improve privacy and prevent cyber attacks.

Dipak Odedra

28 Nov 2024 · 5 min read

what is dns spoofing and how does it work?

What is DNS Spoofing and How Does It Work?

Learn what DNS spoofing is, the risks of falling victim to an attack, the different methods to prevent them, and much more.

Dipak Odedra

27 Nov 2024 · 7 min read

Control D DNS: Why You Should (and Shouldn't) Use It

Control D DNS: Why You Should (and Shouldn't) Use It

Learn how to use Control D to its maximum potential and read user reviews of Control D DNS.

Yegor Sak

30 Sep 2024 · 9 min read

How to Set Up and Use Control D on Your Router

How to Set Up and Use Control D on Your Router

This guide assumes you already have a Control D account, as this offers a dead simple setup process - a mere two steps. This can also work with any other DNS provider, albeit with a few extra steps.

Yegor Sak

12 Sep 2023 · 6 min read

DNS Security & You: What is DNS Protection?

DNS Security & You: What is DNS Protection?

Every modern organization cares about network security. In the maelstrom of firewalls, antivirus software, device policies, access control lists, and other types of protection, it's easy to overlook DNS Protection.

Nate Drake

7 Sep 2023 · 4 min read

A Rubix Cube padlock with letters than can spell out different DNS protocols

What Are DNS Protocols?

And Why You Should Care

Nate Drake

29 Aug 2023 · 7 min read

Technical

What is Smart DNS?

Smart DNS is a special service that can be utilized to unblock geo-restricted content and improve internet speed. Specifically, it works by changing the DNS (Domain Name System) settings on your device or router to redirect your DNS requests through a server located in a different region.

Graham C

28 Jun 2023 · 6 min read

Technical

Introducing Profile Lock: Empowering Users to Take Control of Their Digital Habits

Today, we are excited to introduce a new feature called Profile Lock, inspired by valuable feedback from our users through our Feedback Portal.

Catt Garrod

23 Jun 2023 · 2 min read

Control D "User Data Controller" represented as a gaming controller with buttons labelled Store, Log, Analyze, and Destroy

Does Control D Collect or Store Your Data?

If you’re using a DNS management service like Control D, you’re very likely a privacy-conscious person. Pursuant to privacy consciousness, of course, is the question: who has my data, why, and - most importantly - how do I get in charge of it?

Catt Garrod

22 Jun 2023 · 5 min read

DNS vs VPN: Breaking Down the Difference

DNS vs VPN: Breaking Down the Difference

My mother always says, “Never use TLAs”, but I'm here with a comparison between DNS and VPN services to show you that they aren't all scary!

Catt Garrod

2 Jun 2023 · 6 min read

Image of AI Malware Filter icon emerging from a light-filled box

Improving Our Malware Filter With Machine Learning

Today, we’re introducing our new “AI Malware Filter.” This filter adds a new layer of malware protection for all your devices and can be enabled in the Profile Options menu.

Akshey Singhal

4 May 2023 · 6 min read

Image showing Control D name and log, with v1.4.0: Dashboard below and image of Pikaman

Goodbye Control Panel. Hello Dashboard.

Control D is phasing out the Control Panel and introducing the brand new Dashboard UI!

Rebecca Rosenberg

1 May 2023 · 5 min read

Control D vs Pi-hole - An Honest Comparison

Control D vs Pi-hole - An Honest Comparison

Yegor takes a look at the similarities and differences between Control D and Pi-Hole.

Yegor Sak

19 Feb 2023 · 7 min read

How To: Set Up Control D DNS on Windows 11 21H2 & 22H2

How To: Set Up Control D DNS on Windows 11 21H2 & 22H2

A step-by-step guide to setting up Control D on versions 21H2 and 22H2 of Windows 11.

Unni Menon

17 Feb 2023 · 6 min read