I read a bit about using a different DNS for Privacy and I think the best one should be quad9? Or is there anything better except self hosting a DNS?
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Well, you’re right. I was mixing a few things up in my head. My bad. Altrough I did find a few interesting ways that can be used by websites to find client side DNS, it isn’t exactly the norm or likely to hit you with custom setups.
I retract my point on DNS, but the general notion that do-it-yourself isn’t always better stays. Al be it off-topic here now.
Interesting, can you share any links regarding finding client DNS?
There are quite some results if you search online, but here’s one with some specific info: https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/129917/how-does-a-website-know-the-dns-server-a-client-uses