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For those not familiar with DNS, here's a quick explanation

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Most of us aren't familiar with DNS because it's often handled automatically by our Internet Service Provider (ISP), but it provides an essential function for the web. You could think of it as the switchboard of the Internet, converting easy-to-remember domain names - e.g., www.google.com - into the unique Internet Protocol (IP) numbers - e.g., 74.125.45.100 - that computers use to communicate with one another.

Yesterday, Google announced in their blog that they were releasing 'Google Public DNS'. After trying it for a day, I am very impressed with the lookup results. I thought my ISP's DNS was speedy but I was a bit blown away when pages loaded instantly with Google's DNS. The bigger difference will come to people living outside the US. I was still a little concerned about privacy issues that may arise (what with Google being our information overlords and all) but their privacy policy didn't really raise any flags, which is more than I can say for a few ISPs out there.

Anyway, I'm blabbing now. If you want to try it out, you can go here for more info;


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Your not the only one concerned, think most tech news sites are too.
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Sharp324 wrote:Your not the only one concerned, think most tech news sites are too.

Yeah, I've been reading various posts in tech blogs and most negative response sounds like FUD in my opinion. The negative commentary isn't really about the service, but the fact that Google is attempting to conquer another part of our online experience. I don't personally have a problem with this because they seem to get it right most of the time, and its an overall better experience for the user. (Gmail, Google Chrome, et al)

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I live in the Netherlands.

Will it really have a big difference if i use Google DNS?
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heroo wrote:I live in the Netherlands.

Will it really have a big difference if i use Google DNS?

I couldn't say for sure, but the people I've talked to that lived outside the US have told me most sites were loading significantly faster. Only sure way to find out is to try it for a few minutes I suppose. :d

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Um wow, I'm seeing a huge difference. That or a nice placebo effect. ORRR, the fact it's 9 am and no one in my apartment complex is on yet..

Sure seems a lot snappier though.
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sometimes it seems faster sometimes slower, but idk my internet here on campus is pretty unreliable, i guess i will have to try it at home.
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Fug_Dup wrote:
Sharp324 wrote:Your not the only one concerned, think most tech news sites are too.

Yeah, I've been reading various posts in tech blogs and most negative response sounds like FUD in my opinion. The negative commentary isn't really about the service, but the fact that Google is attempting to conquer another part of our online experience. I don't personally have a problem with this because they seem to get it right most of the time, and its an overall better experience for the user. (Gmail, Google Chrome, et al)

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EvGa wrote:Um wow, I'm seeing a huge difference. That or a nice placebo effect. ORRR, the fact it's 9 am and no one in my apartment complex is on yet..

Sure seems a lot snappier though.

Yeah, still pretty snappy for me. I just wish there were more options like with OpenDNS.

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Holy shit. I'm blown away.

I'm in holland, and it's quite a bit faster.
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I made simple instructions for using this for all 3 currently-used windows versions :D
P.S This can do no harm to your internet connection what so ever people, feel free using my guide and notice the difference. People often go quiet when they hear the words "DNS server" which involves (seemingly important) settings on their computer. This can do no harm peeps :D

And if your internet doesn't work after doing this (things like MSN will though), restart your browser. Otherwise check "Automatically detect DNS server settings" back as it was, following the guides below.

Windows XP

Start --> Control Panel --> Network and Internet Connections (if this isn't there, switch to catagory view in control panel) --> Network Connections. Right click your LAN or Local Area Network Connection (If you're using wireless, right click the Wireless connection instead) --> Properties --> Select "Internet Protocol" --> Properties --> Check "Use the following DNS server adresses" --> Make the first one 8.8.8.8 and the second line 8.8.4.4. Click OK --> Click OK/Close again --> PROFIT!

Windows Vista

Start --> Control Panel --> Click "Classic View" top left --> double click "Network and Sharing Center" (Left column, just above middle) --> Top left, click "Manage Network Connections" --> Right click LAN or Local Area Connection and click Properties (If you're using wireless, right click the Wireless connection instead) --> Select "Internet Protocol Version 4" --> Properties --> Check "Use the following DNS server adresses" --> Make the first one 8.8.8.8 and the second line 8.8.4.4. Click OK --> Click OK/Close again --> PROFIT!

Windows 7

Start --> Control Panel --> Make sure at the top right it says View by: Catagory --> Click View Network Status and Tasks/Network Center --> Top left, click Change Adapter Settings --> Right click LAN or Local Area Connection and click Properties (If you're using wireless, right click the Wireless connection instead) --> Select "Internet Protocol Version 4" --> Properties --> Check "Use the following DNS server adresses" --> Make the first one 8.8.8.8 and the second line 8.8.4.4. Click OK --> Click OK/Close again --> PROFIT!

Btw Fug_Dup I've tested some websites at the other side of earth and openDNS can't compete with google DNS for me. Simply Amazing.
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i tried it, but i like opendns more, speed's about same but opendns gives you stats :D
unless I havent found it on google yet

I dont really care about who gets data... why is google bad for offering a fast service? someone's going to get it, and not like people really care about it anyhow. so what if google can track you, so can anyone who knows how to use a cell phone, computer and a creditcard...

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Small speed difference. *shrugs shoulders*

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