OpenDNS

Sorry it has been such a long time since I updated the site, I’ll try to get back on track.

Well today I want to bring the topic back to protecting your family and their website access. Recently I discovered a great free service called Open DNS. They provide a great DNS server with additional features that will help you to protect your family. For those of you out there that don’t know what a DNS server is, it’s basically a phonebook. When you enter a website into your browser such as http://www.mydadsageek.com/ a DNS server converts that into a number that the computer can easily find. So the time when you enter a website to the time it connects depends a lot on the DNS server you are using. Most of you probably just us the DNS server that you internet service provider uses and that fine, but if you want more control over your web access and a bit more speed you should try OpenDNS. They provide instructions on their site on how to set you either your computer or if you have a home network your router to use their DNS servers. Some of the benefits include more speed, blocking known phising websites and name resolution, so if your type google.cmo your still get to google.com. You also have the option to sign up for s free account. With this you can block access to adult website, if you have a home network you can block access to adult on only certain or all pcs on your network. You can also see the traffic moving through your internet connection and block access to particular site you want, such as Myspace.com. So if you want an easy and inexpensive way to protect your family check out www.OpenDNS.com.