Advice Request What DNS client to use?

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Hello,

I am currently reinstalling Windows on all the devices in my household. I have chosen not to run any security solution that does https filtering using a root certificate even if I can disable that option. Thus, using Adguard Desktop is not an option for me.

I need a DNS client that allows me to use Adguard DNS or NextDNS using DNS over https. What do you think is the best client for that use? Thank you very much.
 
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Gangelo said:
I think that your best bet would be YogaDNS. Simple and highly configurable with rules and you can set it up with any DNS server you want.
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I am playing with it right now. Do I need to enter IP address when I configure for example Adguard Default DNS?
 
The Cog in the Machine said:
Adguard, though I have a family lifetime license, is useless if I keep the https filtering disabled. Thus, I am looking for an alternative that allows me to use a custom DNS system-wide.
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try the NextDNS client if it isn't suspicious to you. It was detected by quite a lot of AV engines before, not sure about now.
 
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SecureKongo said:
try the NextDNS client if it isn't suspicious to you. It was detected by quite a lot of AV engines before, not sure about now.
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That incident made me stay away. In my case, I experienced a lag (high latency) when using NextDNS and for that reason I want a client that allows me to flip between dns services. So far Yoga DNS ticks all the boxes but I keep getting (request timed out) error messages from time to time and I do not know why. Maybe an error in my configuration?
 
Templarware said:
I think Cloudfire Families is the best, the speed of Cloudfire with malware protection.
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Speed should be good, but its malware protection is not according to these tests:

Quad9 | A public and free DNS service for a better security and privacy

A public and free DNS service for a better security and privacy
www.quad9.net www.quad9.net

www.andryou.com

Comparing Malware-blocking DNS Resolvers, Redux - andryou

Inspired by this DNS malware-blocking comparison, I’ve slightly modified the script provided and added in CIRA’s Canadian Shield and re-ran it to see how it fares with others. Updates: 2020-06-02: important note – “Cisco does not claim that [OpenDNS] blocks threats but only filters content.” – I...
www.andryou.com
 
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Gandalf_The_Grey said:
Speed should be good, but its malware protection is not according to these tests:

Quad9 | A public and free DNS service for a better security and privacy

A public and free DNS service for a better security and privacy
www.quad9.net www.quad9.net

www.andryou.com

Comparing Malware-blocking DNS Resolvers, Redux - andryou

Inspired by this DNS malware-blocking comparison, I’ve slightly modified the script provided and added in CIRA’s Canadian Shield and re-ran it to see how it fares with others. Updates: 2020-06-02: important note – “Cisco does not claim that [OpenDNS] blocks threats but only filters content.” – I...
www.andryou.com
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When I set Quad9 DNS, I cannot access the internet. Maybe my ISP blocked it? Is it even possible?
 
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The Cog in the Machine said:
That incident made me stay away. In my case, I experienced a lag (high latency) when using NextDNS and for that reason I want a client that allows me to flip between dns services. So far Yoga DNS ticks all the boxes but I keep getting (request timed out) error messages from time to time and I do not know why. Maybe an error in my configuration?
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Understandable. Just take YogaDNS then, I think it won't fail you. :)
 
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I have set up NextDNS using DNS over https in Yoga DNS and this is the ping result
 
I have two questions about NextDNS. When I configure NextDNS (manually using dns over https), do I have to enter the IP displayed in my NextDNS profile? The second question is: is there a way to see blocked dns queries in Yoga DNS
 
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The Cog in the Machine said:
When I configure NextDNS (manually using dns over https), do I have to enter the IP displayed in my NextDNS profile?
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Yes, it's required for your personal setup (your filters, settings, ect.) of NextDNS

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YogaDNS is great I have used it in the past but the best DNS client I have used is SimpleDNSCrypt 0.7.1.

It has the better interface and is already integrated with over 100 resolvers. Support for IPv4/6


I use Cloudflare doH has its noticeably faster than all other resolvers at my location.
 
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