Android protects these lookups through a protocol called DNS-over-TLS, which encrypts them before any content begins to load.

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.