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  1. Posts : 1,161
    Windows 8.1 PRO
       #1

    Google DNS


    So in their attempt to take over the worl... Oops...I meant Internet; Google has its own public DNS servers.

    Source - Official Google Blog: Introducing Google Public DNS

    Google Site - Google Public DNS
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  2. Posts : 6,618
    W7x64 Pro, SuSe 12.1/** W7 x64 Pro, XP MCE
       #2

    I'll give it a shot.
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  3. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    Yeah, I found that to be a bit interesting. I've never really had problems with my ISP provided DNS servers and in the rare event that I did, I just reconfigured to use some root level DNS servers (4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2).

    I expect this to give google some type of advantage...like storing the DNS queries somehow to improve their searching, advertising, etc. I think that I will pass.
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  4. Posts : 6,618
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    Too early for me to be certain, but I do think that pages are loading faster with this.
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  5. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    seekermeister said:
    Too early for me to be certain, but I do think that pages are loading faster with this.
    If you had a slow DNS server to begin with...having a faster one can certainly make a noticeable difference.
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  6. Posts : 1,161
    Windows 8.1 PRO
    Thread Starter
       #6

    I've seen other people saying its faster as well... Maybe it's just fanboyism?

    I'm happy with my OpenDns, but I guess I will give it a shot as well.
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  7. Posts : 6,618
    W7x64 Pro, SuSe 12.1/** W7 x64 Pro, XP MCE
       #7

    pparks1 said:
    seekermeister said:
    Too early for me to be certain, but I do think that pages are loading faster with this.
    If you had a slow DNS server to begin with...having a faster one can certainly make a noticeable difference.
    Cox Cable is not a speed demon.
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  8. Posts : 31,242
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #8

    Steve Gibson do a DNS service check Application and from where I am the google speed is actually slower than OpenDNS and a couple of others.

    You may want to do a check on your own DNS to see if this is worth the change ....

    GRC's|DNS Nameserver Performance Benchmark
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  9. Posts : 1,065
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #9

    I've also found GDNS to be a little sluggish.
    Nigel, do you recommend any, over any others???
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  10. Posts : 31,242
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #10

    From where I am openDNS is probably the best all rounder or if you prefer not to have the added security (site blocking) features of OpenDNS - I use level 3's 4.2.2.5 and 4.2.2.3.

    The google addresses by the way actually come back as also being Level 3 provided

    Always best to include your ISP servers and google's and run the actual test as in the immortal words of the profit - YMMV :)
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