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DNS

British  

abbreviation

  1. Department for National Savings

  2. computing domain name system

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Each app includes DNS leak protection, and both passed leak tests without exposing IP or DNS information.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Its in-tunnel DNS and kill switch should prevent any leaks, even unattended.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

As was the case with ExpressVPN, in-tunnel DNS and the kill switch will prevent any data leaks, even if your VPN connection should unexpectedly drop.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

It also features DNS leak protection, and its use of RAM-only servers ensures no storage of data.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The thing about DNS today is that it's everywhere.

From Little Brother by Doctorow, Cory

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