Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at DarkHorse IT! As you reflect on the blessings in your life this season, why not take a moment to enhance your digital experience? Improving your internet speed, boosting your security, and protecting your family online can all be achieved with one simple tweak—changing your DNS settings.
At DarkHorse IT, we specialize in making technology work for you, whether you’re managing a business or enjoying a quiet evening at home. Today, we’re sharing an easy yet powerful way to improve your online life: switching to a public DNS server. Here’s how it can help you and your network.
What Is DNS?
The Domain Name System (DNS) is like the internet’s phone book. It translates easy-to-remember website names into IP addresses that computers use to connect to websites. While your ISP provides default DNS servers, they’re often not optimized for speed or security.
Why Switch to a Public DNS Server?
- Faster Browsing: Public DNS servers often outperform ISP-provided options.
- Better Security: Many services block phishing attempts and malicious websites.
- Content Filtering: Keep your family safe by filtering out adult content or harmful sites.
- Higher Reliability: Enjoy fewer outages and improved uptime.
Top Public DNS Services
Here are some trusted DNS options:
- Google Public DNS: Speed and reliability backed by Google. (IPv4: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)
- Cloudflare DNS: Prioritizes privacy and speed. (IPv4: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1)
- OpenDNS: Offers content filtering for families. (IPv4: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220)
- Quad9: Blocks malicious domains for extra security. (IPv4: 9.9.9.9 and 149.112.112.112)
Want Content Filtering?
If you’re a parent or just want a safer browsing environment, options like OpenDNS FamilyShield or AdGuard DNS can block adult content, ads, and more.
How to Change Your DNS Settings
Whether you’re a home user or managing a business network, you can update DNS settings on your router or individual devices. This guide walks you through every step on platforms like Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
Why Trust DarkHorse IT?
At DarkHorse IT, we help businesses and families optimize their IT setups, secure their networks, and ensure a seamless online experience. From proactive security measures to personalized IT solutions, we’re your trusted tech partner.
This Thanksgiving, give yourself the gift of a faster, safer internet. Need help setting it up? DarkHorse IT is here for you. Whether it’s tweaking DNS settings or securing your entire IT infrastructure, we’ve got your back.
Have questions? Contact us today and let’s get your tech running smoother than ever.
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