An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is the industry term for the company that is able to provide you with access to the Internet, typically from a computer. If you hear someone talking about the Internet and they mention their “provider,” they’re usually talking about their ISP.
Your ISP makes the Internet a possibility. In other words, you can have a shiny computer with a built-in modem and could have a router for networking, but without a subscription with an ISP, you won’t have a connection to the Internet.
Here’s how to configure the best DNS which is very useful in your blocking internet problems from visiting a website without the need to use an additional VPN (Virtual Private Network) with a slow connection in your Smartphone or PC.
OpenDNS
208.67.222.222
Owned by Cisco, OpenDNS has two free options: Family Shield and Home. Family Shield is good for parents who want to make sure their kids can’t access inappropriate content. Home focuses on internet safety and performance.
Cloudflare
1.1.1.1
The “fastest DNS resolver on Earth,” Cloudflare’s free DNS service has:
- Unmetered mitigation of DDoS
- Global CDN
- Shared SSL certificate
- Three-page rules
- Unlimited bandwidth
1.1.1.1 with Warp
1.1.1.1
A Cloudflare subproduct, 1.1.1.1 with Warp is designed for mobile devices. When you download the app on your smartphone or tablet, it “replaces the connection between your phone and the internet with a modern, optimized, protocol.” They also pledge never to sell your data, which is always a bonus.
Google Public DNS
8.8.8.8
Google’s own DNS product is also free. It focuses on “speed, security, and validity of results.” It only offers DNS resolution and caching — there is no site-blocking with Public DNS.
Comodo Secure DNS
8.26.56.26
Comodo Secure DNS’s cloud-based Secure Internet Gateway Gold package is free (up to 300,000 monthly DNS requests). This gets you:
- Protection from advanced threats, phishing, malware and C&C callbacks
- Web filtering for 80+ content categories
- Web access policy protection on and off-network
- Real-time visibility for all connected devices
Quad9
9.9.9.9
Quad9 emphasizes security, privacy and performance — the company was founded on the goal to make the internet safer for everyone. It blocks malicious domains, phishing and malware while maintaining your anonymity. Quad9 is constantly expanding to new regions. Right now, it comes in at No. 8 on the DNS Performance Analytics and Comparison ratings.
Verisign Public DNS
64.6.65.6
Verisign touts its superior stability and security features, plus the fact that they don’t sell user data to any third-party companies or for selling/targeting ads. Verisign will become Neustar UltraDNS Public in the fourth quarter of 2020 after an asset sale on October 9.
OpenNIC
13.239.157.177
At its core, OpenNIC is an attempt to combat censorship. Volunteer-run, this free DNS server makes the entire web accessible to everyone. They also prevent “DNS hijacking” which is when an ISP takes over commonly mistyped URLs.
UncensoredDNS
91.239.100.100
Completely run and funded by founder Thomas Steen Rasmussen, UncensoredDNS is based in Denmark. It’s a great option for those local to FreeDNS, complete with security features, performance enhancement and reliability.
CleanBrowsing
185.228.168.168
Both free and paid versions of CleanBrowsing are available. The free DNS server focuses on privacy, especially for households with children. It comes with three free filters and blocks most adult content.
Yandex DNS
77.88.8.7
This Russia-based option has a whole list of features:
- Performance – Gets you faster access to the web
- Protection – Blocks malware and bots
- Content filtering – Prohibits access to adult content
UltraRecursive DNS
156.154.70.1
Neustar’s UltraRecursive DNS is also a well-rounded option. It offers performance enhancement with quick query resolution and reliable infrastructure. It also blocks malware, malicious websites, phishing, spyware and bots (plus DDoS protection). It’ll also block inappropriate or adult content.
Alternate DNS
198.101.242.72
Sick of seeing so many ads online? Alternate DNS is the solution for you. They maintain a database of known ad-serving domains and send a null response to block ads before they connect to your network.
AdGuard DNS
176.103.130.130
AdGuard DNS also focuses on ad blocking. It also blocks counters, malicious websites and adult content, if you’re looking to extend parental blocks for younger web users.
Recommended Setting using
1 Google DNS –
- DNS Primary : 8.8.8.8
- DNS Secondary : 8.8.4.4
(Url hostname: dns.google)
2. Cloudflare DNS –
- DNS Primary : 1.1.1.1
- DNS Secondary : 1.0.0.1
(Url hostname: 1dot1dot1dot1.cloudflare-dns.com)
3. Quad9 DNS –
- DNS Primary : 9.9.9.9
- DNS Secondary : 149.112.112.112
(Url hostname: dns.quad9.net)
You can now enjoy better internet performance and high speed from the best servers and without the limitations of access blocking and bandwidth limitations, costs, and without the need for additional paid VPN applications.
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Have a nice day!