When Google launched its own DNS service last month, one of the main stated goals behind the project was speed. The problem is that most Internet users have no idea what a DNS server is, let alone how ...

You might be wondering: DNS servers — why do they even matter? Or, what is a DNS server anyway? Both of these are important question, but in addressing both, a DNS is your access or gateway to the ...

Most people assume that their Internet connection’s peak bandwidth determines their broadband connection’s overall performance. However, that’s not quite true. Many factors are in play, including the ...

Windows/Mac/Linux: Last week Google announced a free DNS service designed to speed up your browsing, but just because Google wants to be fast doesn't actually mean they're the best option for you.

October 11, 2011 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Every millisecond counts when you're browsing the web, and if you'd like to eke a bit more speed out of your ...

The new Cloudflare DNS server, 1.1.1.1, is a free, fast, and “privacy-focused” way to connect URLs to IP addresses. Cloudflare is an internet security service that helps to secure and speed up ...

Discover expert-recommended DNS alternatives to Google for faster, more secure browsing in 2025 Reviewed by Chris Selph You can use free DNS servers like Google or Cloudflare to make your internet ...

Changing your DNS settings is often touted as a way to speed up your internet browsing. But I was skeptical about how much of a difference a simple DNS server change could actually influence my ...

This version of the story originally appeared in Computerworld‘s print edition. Software patches released in early July to protect against a critical flaw in the Domain Name System protocol have ...