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dns2socks vs DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials

A side-by-side look at dns2socks and DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

dns2socks

dns2socks

Network & Admin

dns2socks is an open-source software that proxies DNS requests through a SOCKS5 proxy. It allows bypassing DNS restrictions and filtering by routing DNS lookups over a SOCKS5 proxy, which obscures the origin of DNS requests.

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DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials

DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials

Security & Privacy

DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials is a free browser extension that helps block trackers, encrypt connections, and provides privacy ratings for websites to help protect your information online.

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