What is DNS? (and how it makes the Internet work)

DNS can be hacked….use SecureDNS from Twingate to protect yourself and your people: https://ntck.co/twingate_zerotrust 🔍 Your Web Browser is Dumb….without DNS🔍 Did you know your web browser is clueless when it comes to finding websites? When you type in a URL like academy.networkchuck.com, your browser has no idea where to go. That's where DNS, the Domain Name System, steps in to save the day! 🌐 In this video, we dive deep into the magic behind DNS. We'll break down how your browser queries DNS servers to turn website names into IP addresses, making the internet work seamlessly. From how DNS can be hacked to how you can secure your own DNS with tools like SecureDNS from TwinGate, we've got it all covered. 💻 🔐 DNS Security Tips: Learn how to use DNS over HTTPS (DOH), DNS over TLS (DOT), and other methods to keep your browsing secure from hackers and prying eyes. Protect your privacy and keep your internet safe. 🛠️ Tools Mentioned: TwinGate for SecureDNS Raspberry Pi for DIY DNS servers AdGuard and PiHole for ad-blocking and DNS control Grab your coffee ☕, and let’s dive into how the internet really works! 👉 Subscribe for more IT tutorials, cybersecurity tips, and fun tech projects! 🔥🔥Join the NetworkChuck Academy!: https://ntck.co/NCAcademy 💻📱Check out our new course, Laptop and Mobile Device Basics: https://ntck.co/mobiledevices **Sponsored by Twingate 00:00 - Introduction: Why your browser is "dumb" 01:46 - What is DNS? (The Contacts app of the Internet) 04:02 - DNS Hierarchy: The Mafia Bosses of the Internet 09:13 - Securing DNS from Hackers 15:30 - DNS Records Explained: A, NS, MX, and More 19:55 - Real-world example: Buying a New Domain 22:58 - Running Your Own DNS Server and Ethical DNS Hacking SUPPORT NETWORKCHUCK --------------------------------------------------- ➡️NetworkChuck membership: https://ntck.co/Premium ☕☕ COFFEE and MERCH: https://ntck.co/coffee Check out my new channel: https://ntck.co/ncclips 🆘🆘NEED HELP??