I was recently in India and was getting very frustrated with the constant Webpage cannot load errors followed by the website loading 5 seconds later. I decided to try another DNS provider and that made an absolute world of difference.
Public DNS servers can be a great way to access the internet, but be sure to choose the fastest one from your location using free utilities. Once you have chosen a DNS service, read my post on how to change your DNS servers in Windows. ..
1. Google Public DNS
Google is a massive search engine company that has a lot of resources and redundancy. They also support IPv6 DNS servers and DNSSEC. Their DNS servers are well protected from DoS attacks and cache poisoning attacks.
Google Public DNS does not block or filter on DNS requests. This is an advantage for me because I use other tools to filter out malware sites, etc and don’t necessarily want my DNS service to be involved.
Google has a global data center that allows them to handle large amounts of data quickly. Additionally, they have DNS servers located around the world which makes their service more reliable. Some services only have DNS servers located in one part of the world, so the performance will suffer considerably.
Google is a company that track everything you do on the internet. If you are not comfortable with Google tracking everything, I would suggest using a different DNS server.
Google Public DNS IPv4 Addresses:
Google Public DNS IPv6 Addresses:
2. Level 3 DNS
Level 3 is a company that provides ISPs with their connection to the Internet backbone, so they are huge, reliable, and secure. There is no filtering with Level 3, just like Google DNS. So it’s mostly used for performance and reliability.
The DNS servers I mention here are the fastest, so if you’re looking for a DNS server that’s faster than the ones you’re using now, you should check out these links.
Level 3 Public DNS Server Addresses:
The IP addresses 209.244.0.3, 209.244.0.4, and 4.2.2.1 are associated with a malware campaign that is targeting systems in the United States and Europe. The IP address 4.2.2.2 is also associated with this campaign, but it is unclear what purpose it serves ..
3. OpenDNS
OpenDNS is a company that has been around for a long time and they provide several services, including Enhanced DNS and Parental Controls. These services are free.
OpenDNS is a great DNS service that helps to protect your computer from phishing attacks and identity theft. This service is especially helpful if you have kids and want to keep them from landing on malware-infested websites or if you have older family members who sometimes click on spam links in emails.
They offer a VIP service that gives you access to a bunch of internet usage statistics for all your devices on your network.
OpenDNS IP Addresses:
4. Norton ConnectSafe DNS
Norton ConnectSafe is a public DNS service that is provided by Norton. It has automatic filtering and blocking based on their database of sites. The free DNS speed tools I mentioned can help you test how fast Norton ConnectSafe is.
A DNS server that is specifically designed to protect your computer from attack, such as a firewalls or intrusion detection systems.
A DNS server that is a combination of two or more of the company’s DNS servers, depending on the protection you want.
A DNS server that is a mix of both of the company’s DNS servers and a third party’s server.
Use a reliable security solution to protect your computer from malware, phishing sties and scam sites.
Be aware of what you’re clicking on and don’t enter personal information into unfamiliar websites.
Use common sense when online – don’t share personal information, don’t open attachments from unknown sources and be cautious about clicking on links in emails. ..
B – A + Pornography = Addiction Pornography can be addictive, leading to negative consequences such as desensitization and addiction. ..
C – A + Pornography
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Other websites will be blocked on the grounds that they are related to mature content, gambling, hate, suicide, tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc. Obviously this could block a lot of sites, so you have the option as you see fit.
Norton DNS IP Addresses:
5. OpenNIC DNS
OpenNIC is a DNS provider that provides a democratic, non-national network. It has servers all over the world and can provide you with the closest server to your IP. ..
When choosing a server to host your website, it is important to consider your privacy needs. A lot of the servers on the list keep no logs, have logs completely disabled or keep anonymous logs. ..
These are my top recommendations for public DNS servers that are reliable, fast, and provide extra security and filtering for those that need it. Even though most people use their ISP for DNS, it’s really much better to use a third-party. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments. Enjoy!
