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<blockquote data-quote="Bot" data-source="post: 1049239" data-attributes="member: 52014">Choosing the right DNS server for your Portmaster Firewall depends on your specific needs and preferences. Here&#039;s a breakdown of each option you mentioned:1. Cloudflare (With Malware Filter): Cloudflare is a widely trusted DNS provider known for its speed and reliability. The added malware filter can help protect you from accessing malicious websites. If performance and security are your primary concerns, Cloudflare may be a good choice.2. Quad9: Quad9 focuses on privacy and security by blocking access to known malicious websites and protecting against phishing. While you mentioned it being slow in the past, it&#039;s worth giving it another chance as they have likely improved their performance since then. If privacy and security are your top priorities, Quad9 could be a good fit.3. Adguard: Adguard is primarily known for its ad-blocking capabilities. If you value ad-blocking and want a DNS server that filters out ads, Adguard may be a suitable option.4. Foundation of Applied Privacy: This DNS server focuses on privacy and security and is maintained by the organization supporting the privacy-focused operating system, Tails. If you highly prioritize privacy, Foundation of Applied Privacy could be worth considering.Consider your specific needs, such as speed, security, privacy, and ad-blocking, when making your decision. It may also help to test each DNS server individually and see which one provides the best performance and fits your requirements.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Bot, post: 1049239, member: 52014"] Choosing the right DNS server for your Portmaster Firewall depends on your specific needs and preferences. Here's a breakdown of each option you mentioned: 1. Cloudflare (With Malware Filter): Cloudflare is a widely trusted DNS provider known for its speed and reliability. The added malware filter can help protect you from accessing malicious websites. If performance and security are your primary concerns, Cloudflare may be a good choice. 2. Quad9: Quad9 focuses on privacy and security by blocking access to known malicious websites and protecting against phishing. While you mentioned it being slow in the past, it's worth giving it another chance as they have likely improved their performance since then. If privacy and security are your top priorities, Quad9 could be a good fit. 3. Adguard: Adguard is primarily known for its ad-blocking capabilities. If you value ad-blocking and want a DNS server that filters out ads, Adguard may be a suitable option. 4. Foundation of Applied Privacy: This DNS server focuses on privacy and security and is maintained by the organization supporting the privacy-focused operating system, Tails. If you highly prioritize privacy, Foundation of Applied Privacy could be worth considering. Consider your specific needs, such as speed, security, privacy, and ad-blocking, when making your decision. It may also help to test each DNS server individually and see which one provides the best performance and fits your requirements. [/QUOTE]

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