Unbound DNS with Network Wide ad blocking | inside of OPNsense You don't need Pi-Hole ANYMORE

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This video reviews Unbound DNS, a built-in network-wide ad blocker, a great and better alternative to Pi-hole!

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Using Unbound DNS with ad-blocking offers several benefits over Cloudflare DNS:
1. Enhanced privacy: Unbound eliminates the need for a third-party upstream DNS service, ensuring no single DNS server has your full DNS history. This prevents companies like Cloudflare from collecting and potentially selling your data.

2. Recursive resolution: Unbound resolves DNS queries recursively, starting with root servers, which improves privacy through qname minimisation. This process reveals less information about your browsing habits to higher-level DNS servers.

3. Local control: By running Unbound locally, you have complete control over your DNS resolver, without relying on external services. This allows for customization and reduces dependence on third-party infrastructure.

4. Improved caching: Unbound's efficient caching algorithm and pre-fetching capabilities can lead to faster DNS resolution times for frequently accessed domains.

5. Reduced tracking: By eliminating third-party DNS providers, you limit the ability of companies to track your online activities through DNS requests.

6. DNSSEC validation: Unbound supports DNSSEC, which helps protect against DNS spoofing and cache poisoning attacks.

7. Compatibility with ad blocking: Unbound can be easily integrated with ad-blocking solutions like Pi-hole, providing a comprehensive solution for both privacy and ad filtering

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