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DNS

British  

abbreviation

  1. Department for National Savings

  2. computing domain name system

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Select a VPN that offers a verified no-logs policy, strong encryption and features such as a kill switch and DNS leak protection.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

As was the case with ExpressVPN, in-tunnel DNS and the kill switch will prevent any data leaks, even if your VPN connection should unexpectedly drop.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Each app includes DNS leak protection, and both passed leak tests without exposing IP or DNS information.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Its in-tunnel DNS and kill switch should prevent any leaks, even unattended.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

An inscription over a door outside says: DNS.

From Portuguese Architecture by Watson, Walter Crum

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