If you've heard or seen the term DNS or DNS server on your computer, you may be wondering what it means, and how it affects your internet.

Every time you load a webpage, send an email, or stream a video, the Domain Name System (DNS) silently performs its critical duty, translating easy-to-read names into complex numerical IP addresses.

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