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I tried NextDNS on Android, and it’s now my favorite way to block ads on my phone

… Do this by opening Settings Network & internet Advanced Private DNS . Select the Private DNS provider hostname option, then enter your personal DNS details and hit Save . Notably, your own DNS info will include your NextDNS ID — a unique alphanumeric string — followed by .dns.nextdns.io . …

Apr 4, 2026 · Andy Walker

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Survey says this is the Android browser feature many readers can't go without

… Android’s Private DNS feature, in conjunction with a service like NextDNS or a standalone ad-blocking app like Blokada , offloads this particular task. …

May 18, 2026 · Andy Walker

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Here’s why I’ve installed a Dead Man's Switch on my home server

… Add in things like layers of encryption and a custom VPN, and you start running into what I call the paradox of modern privacy. …

Mar 18, 2026 · Dhruv Bhutani