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    DNS config with VPN

    It's always useful to know what methods other people employ because then it gives you options to explore. Unfortunately I don't have enough networking technical knowledge to fully understand what would/wouldn't benefit me in this respect, and more often than not threads are just debates rather...
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    DNS config with VPN

    So for someone that just want's to do their best to maintain privacy, and is happy to pay a bit of money, what do you recommend? Should I still encrypt my DNS? Should I still use a VPN? Is their anything else that will benefit? What would an expert who understands where the snake oil lies be doing?
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    DNS config with VPN

    I admit that I (was) one of those people. So basically by using an upstream public DNS, now BOTH they and your ISP can log your activity, so why involve another party right? So if my understanding is correct, the best methodology is to cache results locally over time and then rely on that for...
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    DNS config with VPN

    Thanks for the replies guys. I've spent today configuring OPNsense with unbound and adguard home as per THIS guide. OPNsense > Adguard > Unbound (DNS over TLS) > Public DNS (unencrypted) > Root Servers. Seems to be working fine. Also I ran DNS leak test both before VPN was connected and after...
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    DNS config with VPN

    Hi All, Would anybody be able to help me with this query? If I setup unbound in Pfsense / OPNsense to forward DNS requests to a private DNS service using DoT or DoH (e.g Quad9), and then connect to a VPN on a client on my network, would DNS requests automatically get routed to the VPN’s DNS...
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    Questions on my first DIY NAS (+server) build

    And also uses 105W more power!
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    • Post #11
    • Forum: DIY
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    Questions on my first DIY NAS (+server) build

    https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/6027vs5836vs5169vs5167/AMD-Ryzen-7-PRO-8700G-vs-AMD-Ryzen-7-8700G-vs-AMD-Ryzen-7-7700-vs-AMD-Ryzen-9-7900 Do you think something like the 7900X is worth spending the extra £70 on? It looks like it has a 35% increase in multi-threaded performance.
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    • Post #9
    • Forum: DIY
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    Questions on my first DIY NAS (+server) build

    G because it is has integrated graphics?
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    • Post #7
    • Forum: DIY
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    Questions on my first DIY NAS (+server) build

    I have decided to return the B450M in favor of a B650M > https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B650M-MORTAR-WIFI/Specification What AM5 CPU would you say would be a good fit for my requirements that isn't too expensive? (like under £350GBP / £460 USD) >...
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    • Post #5
    • Forum: DIY
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    Questions on my first DIY NAS (+server) build

    Hi Tech Junky, Firstly thank you very much for your insight. As a newbie to this stuff you can sit and read for hours and hours (and still end up making uninformed or poor choices, which looks like what I've done here!). Nothing beats the advice of people that have been down the path already...
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    • Post #3
    • Forum: DIY
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    Questions on my first DIY NAS (+server) build

    Hi Everyone, I’m new to the world of NAS, servers, homelab etc but have been doing my research over the last couple of weeks. Initially I’m setting up a rig to be first and foremost a NAS and backup unit, but in due course will want to do other stuff such as run a server for Media, Home...
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    • Forum: DIY
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    OPNsense / Adguard / DNS & VPN questions

    Thank you for your reply :) I assume that when using NordVPN's DNS that I wouldn't get the filtering/blocking capabilities that Adguard provides, so my thinking was that it would seem logical to me to want to take advantage of those benefits with VPN traffic too (not considering drawbacks that...
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    • Post #3
    • Forum: VPN
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    OPNsense / Adguard / DNS & VPN questions

    Hi Everyone, I've got OPNsense installed on my router/firewall and have Adguard Home setup in accordance with unbound DNS / DoT in OPNsense as per THIS guide. I also use NordVPN which I currently use the Nord app for (in time I may put NordVPN on the router so I can route all of my network...
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    • Thread
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: VPN
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    Threat protection / DNS filtering / Router security (on home network)

    Hi Everybody, It’s my first post and I hope to get some advice on a couple of beginner questions I have regarding my home network. I currently have Malwarebytes Premium security as well as windows defender on my PC and my PC is connected via ethernet to my ISP provided router. In addition I...
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    Greetings

    Hello everyone, I'm a new SNB, and glad to join the community 🫡 P195
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