DNS
Do you know what DNS is? DNS (Domain Name System) is fundamental to the Internet. You use the DNS every time you do anything online including sending email and browsing the web. Most networks use the DNS provided by their ISP or run their own small DNS server. I personally have used OpenDNS for the past couple years & love it. When my ISP is having a DNS issue, I’m one of the few customers’ that isn’t effected.
OpenDNS protects more than a million people a day across hundreds of thousands of schools, businesses and homes as they navigate the Internet. They block phishing sites and give you the power to block adult sites, proxies, and individual domains.
Some of their features include:
I suggest switching to OpenDNS, but that is my humble opinion.
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about 2 years ago
Thanks for the kind words.
John
about 2 years ago
I find it highly hilarious that you have to spend 80% of your entry explaining what DNS is just so you can recommend a decent tool for avoiding malware. While your at it, you might as well explain step-by-step how to install the DNS settings in Windows (all versions), MAC OS (all versions), Linux/Unix (all versions **good luck**), Consoles (all types), cell phones (all types), and PDAs (all types)! **PUKES**
about 2 years ago
I have no need for DNS — I just type out the direct IP for every site I visit (I have a pretty good memory).
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