tag:FREE The wizards over at DNSPERF <www.dnsperf.com/#!dns-resolvers>have some performance metrics on public dns providers.
Follow the links to pick some new DNS servers. Or, configure some of the security features that come with the services like blocking Ads and the baddies.
website validator
Is IVPN the best?
It is not the cheapest, but looks like a pretty serious team. They have been around since 2009.
They have some fabulous features like Multi-hop.
They even let you pay in cash. So last millennium.
Check it out, you get a 30 day money back guarantee
www.ivpn.net/
PIA OpenVpn Config files
API Services for Web Site Categorization
IObit Sosftware Updater
Secunia’s Personal Software Inspector is no longer available.
You could try IOBit filehippo.com/download_iobit-software-updater/
Check with the Pros at ZDNet for more options www.zdnet.com/article/finding-a-software-updater-to-replace-secunias-psi/
Simulate Web Events
Mr Sionek, a stable genius, has created a Python package to generate fake web events.
It has some compelling logic like having constraints on different values.
It even simulates a session where a user can visit multiple web pages.
This looks very useful for testing out Web and Security infrastructure.
towardsdatascience.com/simulating-web-events-7199bf8afcfd
Five APIs for Fun, non Profit
Byron’s post lists five APIs you can use for experimentation.
towardsdatascience.com/5-free-and-fun-apis-to-use-for-learning-personal-projects-and-more-1cb37b0d3685