How does Cloudflare DNS affect macOS's DNS resolution process?

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How does Cloudflare DNS affect macOS's DNS resolution process?
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Cloudflare DNS acts as a proxy, intercepting DNS requests from macOS. It then forwards those requests to Cloudflare's network, which caches DNS records and provides security benefits. This reduces the load on your macOS system and improves performance, especially for frequently accessed domains.