How do you use Google Namebench?

How do you use Google Namebench?

Here's how to use it:

1. Download and install Namebench here.
2. Fire it up and choose your settings. Keep the top two boxes checked. ...
3. Click Start Benchmark and wait while Namebench runs its tests. It should take several minutes. ...
4. Namebench does not change your settings, but it's generally pretty easy to do it yourself.

How long does Namebench take to run?

about 5-10 minutes The test starts to run and you'll see the queries it's running through. The benchmark takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. After it's complete you'll get a report of the results.

Is Google Namebench safe?

1 Answer. Namebench uses your cached browser info and there is an option to allow your anonymized results to be uploaded to Google, which you can turn off. The bug tracker has no bugs related to malicious activity. The Python source code is available for everyone to inspect.

What is the best DNS for my area?

Best Free & Public DNS Servers (Valid August 2021)

• Google: 8.8. 8.8 & 8.8. 4.4.
• Quad9: 9.9. 9..112. 112.112.
• OpenDNS: 208.67. 222.2.67. 220.220.
• Cloudflare: 1.1. 1.1 & 1.0. 0.1.
• CleanBrowsing: 185.228. 168..228. 169.9.
• Alternate DNS: 76.76. 19.19 & 76.223. 122.150.
• AdGuard DNS: 94.140. 14.14 & 94.140.

How do I know if my DNS is faster?

Find a faster DNS provider

1. Cisco OpenDNS: 208.67. 222.2.67. 220.220;
2. Cloudflare 1.1. 1.1: 1.1. 1.1 and 1.0. 0.1;
3. Google Public DNS: 8.8. 8.8 and 8.8. 4.4; and.
4. Quad9: 9.9. 9..112. 112.112.

Is NameBench a virus?

As per the information we have the namebench-1.3. 1-Windows.exe is a Virus.

How does Namebench work with a DNS server?

• Namebench starts up and will include the current DNS server you have configured on your system. In this example we’re behind a router and using the DNS server from the ISP. Include the global DNS providers and the best available regional DNS server, then start the Benchmark. The test starts to run and you’ll see the queries it’s running through.

Is there a way to download Namebench for free?

• “Namebench is completely free and does not modify your system in any way,” promises Google. Downloading namebench is a fairly easy procedure. Simply visit this website and click on “downloads,” which is listed in the left sidebar. Now, you want to select the latest version of your operating system, be that OS X or Windows.

How to speed up your browser with Namebench?

• How to Use Namebench 1 Download and install Namebench here. 2 Fire it up and choose your settings. Keep the top two boxes checked. 3 Click Start Benchmark and wait while Namebench runs its tests. It should take several minutes. 4 Namebench does not change your settings, but it's generally pretty easy to do it yourself. See More....