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Have you ever wondered what actually happens in that split second after you type a website address and hit 'Enter'? 🌐 It turns out, there's a massive, invisible system working behind the scenes to connect you to the world.

In this video, we dive deep into the Domain Name System (DNS), often called the internet's phonebook. We'll trace the incredible journey of a web request from your browser to servers across the globe. We will also debunk the persistent myth of the '13 root servers' and analyze how the massive Pokémon Go launch taught the tech world a valuable lesson about network traffic and the "Thundering Herd" problem.

Finally, we discuss why you might want to switch your DNS provider from your ISP's default to a public service like Cloudflare or Google for better speed and privacy.

00:00 The Internet's Invisible Engine
00:34 Names vs. Numbers: The Core Problem
00:55 What is DNS?
01:14 The Journey of a DNS Lookup
01:28 Step 1: Checking Local Caches
01:50 Step 2: The Server Hierarchy
03:17 Myth: The 13 Root Servers
03:56 Reality: Anycast Routing
04:18 Case Study: The Pokémon Go Launch
05:10 The Thundering Herd Problem
05:46 Why Change Your DNS Provider?
06:27 Conclusion

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