Technitium DNS Server is an open source authoritative as well as recursive DNS server that can be used for self hosting a DNS server for privacy & security. It works out-of-the-box with no or minimal configuration and provides a user friendly web console accessible using any modern web browser.

Nobody really bothers about domain name resolution since it works automatically behind the scenes and is complex to understand. Most computer software use the operating system's DNS resolver that usually query the configured ISP's DNS server using UDP protocol. This way works well for most people but, your ISP can see and control what website you can visit even when the website employ HTTPS security. Not only that, some ISPs can redirect, block or inject content into websites you visit even when you use a different DNS provider like Google DNS or Cloudflare DNS. Having Technitium DNS Server configured to use DNS-over-TLS, DNS-over-HTTPS, or DNS-over-QUIC encrypted DNS protocols with forwarders, these privacy & security issues can be mitigated very effectively.

Be it a home network or an organization's network, having a locally running DNS server gives you more insights into your network and helps to understand it better using the DNS logs and stats. It improves overall performance since most queries are served from the DNS cache making web sites load faster by not having to wait for frequent DNS resolutions. It also gives you an additional control over your network allowing you to block domain names network wide and also allows you to route your DNS traffic securely using encrypted DNS protocols.

Kodi is an open-source home theater software that brings your media to life with a beautiful interface and a wide range of features. Here’s what you need to know:

• Media Playback: Kodi allows you to play and view most videos, music, podcasts, and other digital media files from local storage, network shares, and the internet

• Customization and Add-ons:
  Add-ons: Kodi has a vast catalog of community add-ons that let you customize and enhance your entertainment setup. These add-ons cover everything from streaming services to utilities and themes.

• Skins: You can change the look of Kodi by applying different skins.

• Internet Radio: Stream your favorite internet radio stations and control them via your web browser or mobile phone.

• Media Organization:

• Movies: Kodi brings your movie collection to life with artwork, cast information, genres, and more.

• TV Shows: Organize your TV shows for binge-watching or catching up on episodes.

• Music: Enjoy your music collection with support for various formats, playlists, and party mixes.

• Photos: Share your photos on the big screen with a personal slideshow.

• Live TV and Recording:

• PVR (Personal Video Recorder): Watch and record live TV using an easy-to-use interface. Kodi works with popular backends like MediaPortal, MythTV, and Tvheadend.

• Gaming:
  Kodi isn’t just for passive media consumption. You can play games using a variety of emulators and even use game controllers.

• Platform Compatibility:
  Kodi runs on multiple operating systems and hardware platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Raspberry Pi, macOS, iOS, and more.