Comparisons
Head-to-head comparisons and roundups.
The Best DNS Servers (Tested Live in Your Browser)
Five free public DNS resolvers, compared on what actually differs: privacy, filtering and encryption. Speed you can measure yourself, right here.
Cloudflare DNS vs Google DNS (1.1.1.1 vs 8.8.8.8)
Both are fast, free and reliable. Cloudflare keeps less data; Google sends part of your IP to websites' DNS for better CDN routing. Test the speed yourself below.
Little Snitch vs Radio Silence
Radio Silence blocks the apps you choose and stays out of your way; Little Snitch asks about everything and gives you full control.
LuLu vs Little Snitch
LuLu is free and does the essentials well. Little Snitch costs money and does much more. Here's where the difference matters.
The Best Firewalls for Mac
The built-in firewall stops incoming connections; for control over what your apps send out, you need one of these.
The Best Network Monitors for Mac
What counts as the best network monitor depends on the question: how much, which app, where to, or what's inside the packets.