Open DNS :: Easy and Fast

When you type in a website name in your browser (for example,www.google. com), it is translated into a numerical address (i.e., IP address) that is used by your computer to communicate with the server. The piece of software that translates the name www.google. com (the domain name) into its numerical counterpart is called the Domain Name System (or DNS, in short). When you connect to the Internet through your Internet Service Provider (ISP), a DNS provider is assigned to your computer by the ISP.
OpenDNS is a public DNS service that can be a replacement for the DNS provided by your ISP. There are several reasons why you want to use OpenDNS instead:

• Performance: OpenDNS operates on top of 24 global data centers are strategically located at the most well-connected intersections of the Internet. It boasts DNS responses that are faster than anyone else.
• Security: OpenDNS automatically blocks phishing attacks and identity theft. While it is not possible to block all possible phishing sites, it does provide some protection when someone accidentally clicks a known phishing link.
• Parental Control: You can use OpenDNS to block categories of websites that are not appropriate for kids.

Best of all, OpenDNS is free, and it doesn’t require any software installation (well, in principle at least). In fact, there are two flavors of OpenDNS for the home user: OpenDNS FamilyShield and OpenDNS Home. The former is pre-configured to block adult contents. All you need to do is to put the IP addresses of the OpenDNS FamilyShield DNS servers in your computer or router configuration.