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Open DNS
maxping:
What is DNS: Where OpenDNS fits in
OpenDNS is the world's most intelligent DNS service. Our global network and our software work together symbiotically to offer a set of features custom-tailored to you, without requiring you to buy any hardware or install any software.
http://www.opendns.com/how/dns/turning-names-into-numbers/
How to change DNS on your PC - http://www.opendns.com/start/
kitz:
Quick info re Open DNS Servers (save looking at the page)
208.67.220.220
208.67.222.222
I set one of their DNS addresses into each PC as a backup DNS server in case theres a problem with my ISP one.
maxping:
Do you think changing to open DNS does make a difference to the speed?
I am now using open DNS and some of the slow websites i regularly visit do seem a bit snappier but it could be my imagination.
kitz:
Not really noticed anything here. - I have in the past tried swapping with my ISP ones but it doesnt appear to have made much difference for me now.
Although I did use them as primary for a short while about a year or so ago when PlusNets were playing up.
However... it really does depend on the status of your own ISP DNS servers. If your ISP ones are busy then they could well be.
Ive seen users of some ISPs saying the OpenDNS ones are quicker than their ISPs. Certainly doesnt harm to have them in as a backup.
maxping:
Ta,i will give it a try for a few days and see if I'm still impressed. ;)
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