Hey there! As a developer, I love tinkering and building things that make the internet a better place. So, I decided to embark on a personal project: NetPrivy.com! Think of it as your friendly neighborhood DNS server, designed to put privacy first while being super speedy. Buckle up; here’s how I brought this little gem to life!

The “Aha!” Moment

Picture this: I’m scrolling through the web, enjoying my favorite cat memes (who doesn’t love those?), and boom! Intrusive ads and pesky trackers pop up like unwelcome party guests. I thought, “Why isn’t there a simple way to block these annoyances?” That’s when it hit me! I could create a DNS server that not only helps users surf the web without interruptions but also makes their browsing experience faster and more enjoyable. And thus, NetPrivy.com was born!

Crafting the Magic

This was a DIY project through and through, and I loved every minute of it! I dove into the cloud, setting up multiple servers to create an ultra-redundant system. Here’s the fun part:

1. Privacy is Our Superpower: NetPrivy.com works as your personal middleman between you and the online world. We maintain a database filled with millions of logged URLs and IPs, targeting ad servers, data miners, and trackers. Our mission? To block these unwanted visitors from ever reaching you! That way, you can enjoy a cleaner, more focused browsing experience—without those pesky distractions.
2. Zoom Zoom!: Speed is everything! I made sure that NetPrivy.com could deliver fast responses (Under 1ms in most of North America) by strategically placing hyperscalable cloud servers around the globe. It’s like having a superhero network ready to zap your requests into action in the blink of an eye!
3. Techy Choices: For the backend, I used the awesome FOSS Technitium DNS Server—think of it as the trusty sidekick that powers up our privacy mission. And for the frontend? I kept it simple with NGINX and a straightforward HTML page. Who needs fancy bells and whistles when you can get right to the point?
4. A Dash of Personal Touch: This isn’t some big corporate project; it’s all me, putting my heart into making the web a better place. I wanted the setup to be a breeze, so anyone—even your tech-averse grandma—can switch to NetPrivy.com in no time!

Learning Through Laughs

Since launching NetPrivy.com, I’ve been blown away by the amazing feedback from users. It’s like having a conversation with friends about their experiences! Each suggestion has been like gold dust, helping me improve the service and make it even more user-friendly. Thank you for all the love and ideas!