opendns

OpenDNS free DNS can be a straightforward, zero-cost way to speed up domain lookups, add a network‑level layer of phishing and malware protection, and introduce family‑friendly filtering without installing client software—when configured correctly on a single Windows PC or at the router so every...

In an age where the Internet serves as a vast ocean of information, ensuring a safe digital environment for children and family members has become an increasingly pressing concern. Fortunately, OpenDNS FamilyShield offers an intuitive solution for blocking adult content across all browsers...

I wish to use OpenDNS for filtering out certain websites like Facebook and Twitter for my child, who has their own user on Windows 10, however I do not want these DNS settings to apply to my account. Currently, when the DNS is setup on one user, it is applied across the device. Is there a way...

I am working with a couple of inhouse computers (Desktop & notebooks) in a LAN behind a router. In the past I have always setup the router IP 192.168.0.1 as DNS server in the Win 7 LAN settings dialog. Does that make sense? Because the router hardware itself does not contain a DNS server (or...

The only thing that repairs the broken connection is ipconfig /release & ipconfig /renew that I now need to do every 5mins. Have tried updating drivers, restarting power of both pc and router, setting the dns on automatic and setting it on openDNS... still getting the same message. The...

I was reading today HowTo Geek and came across an article about UPNP and how dangerous it was to leave it running due to security holes that can be exploited. Just offhand I decided to disable it in my router to see if there was any problems. Well, I was unable to connect to the internet. Now...

Hi all, Since a few months I've been experiencing several connection drops during the day. According to the log files it's a DNS issue, addressed as Event ID 1014. Things I've tried (without effect): - Disconnecting my router - Disabling DHCP on the router - Setting up a static IP...

I decided to use OpenDNS on my new laptop, which is Win7. Open DNS ran fine on the desktop XP. All was fine, but then I closed the browser after changing over to the Open DNS configuration. Then I could not browse anymore. So I realized after a while that the anti-virus, and the firewall...

Hi, Very frequently, I have started to get "Server not found" and "Page cannot be found" errors in Firefox (3.6) and Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7 64x Home Premium System. I use OpenDNS (configured within the router itself by specifying OpenDNS IP addresses for DNS servers) and also do NOT...

Hi, this really really has puzzled me for several days, so my sister has asked me to install some form of parental control on her two computers. It seems she caught her son looking at... things. I've offered to examine all these sites for suitability and got a shocking look!!! Seeing as how he's...

If any of you are as tired of slow loading pages as I am, you might benefit from this tip. It all depends on your ISP and its ability to quickly resolve DNS functions. Anyway, I have tested My ISP (Verizon) vs. OpenDNS vs. GoogleDNS. With the final results being that GoogleDNS loads my pages an...