How to Set Google Public DNS for Faster and Secure Internet

 
Google has released its first Public DNS Server recently. The main purpose of this released is to provides user an enhance browsing experience with secure and faster surfing speed.

If you do not know what is DNS, visit post on Internet Speed and openDNS here

I personally found that using Google Public DNS is slightly faster than openDNS. To use this service all you need to do is change your DNS setting to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. There’s two ways you can do this, either manually or by using Google DNS Helper. As always I will state both ways so you can choose.

Manual steps to set Google Public DNS in Windows:

For Windows XP:
Go to My Computer -> My Network Places -> Network Connection

For Windows Vista:
Go to Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Network Connections

For Windows 7:
Go to Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network Connections

Once you have followed the above step for your Windows version, proceed as follows:

1. Right click on Network Connection and select Properties.

2. Select IPv4 and click Properties.

3. Fill it with following setting :-

Preferred DNS Server: 8.8.8.8

Alternate DNS Server: 8.8.4.4

Using Google DNS Helper 1.1

Google DNS Helper is a freeware which will automatically backup your current DNS setting and change it to Google DNS servers.

Software installation process is automated and with user friendly interface.With this software you can easily switch and restore your DNS with just a single click.

This is a recommended option if you are not familiar with computers. Be reminded that to use this freeware you are required to have .NET Framework.

Download Google DNS Helper 1.1 here

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