Should I use OpenDNS?

Should I use OpenDNS?

OpenDNS also offers the easiest, most cost-efficient way to prevent access to inappropriate websites, block phishing sites, and prevent virus and malware infections. If you want your Internet to be productive and safe, you need OpenDNS.

Is OpenDNS a privacy?

OpenDNS makes no bones about the fact that it collects and saves DNS logs -- you're able to access your own logs as a feature of setting up a (paid) account. While OpenDNS has an extensive privacy policy, I don't see anything that says explicitly, "we don't sell your DNS logs."

Is OpenDNS home safe?

You can be a bit safer on the Internet using OpenDNS rather than the DNS servers from your ISP. OpenDNS is a free online service that offers an extra layer of safety on the Internet. Technically, the service is DNS resolution, which I'll explain below.

What is better Google DNS or OpenDNS?

This means OpenDNS is faster on our system than google DNS. If we use OpenDNS, we will enjoy faster domain name resolution speeds. However, as we discussed, this might not be the same for you. So remember to run this test on your system to check which one is actually faster for you.

Will OpenDNS slow down my internet?

Does OpenDNS Impact Internet Speed? The short answer is no, OpenDNS doesn't change the internet speed, be it download speed or upload speed. The speed of internet connection is determined by the internet service provider, network carriers, and servers that you are connected with.

How do you bypass OpenDNS?

• Connect directly to the modem. If you can attach your computer to the Internet modem via Ethernet, you can bypass the network restrictions imposed by OpenDNS. Keep in mind that doing this in a work or school environment most likely constitutes trespassing, which is a serious offense.

What are the advantages of using OpenDNS?

• Phishing protection. OpenDNS is well-equipped with anti-phishing protection to protect your information from fraudsters and scammers online.
• Provides typo-corrections. OpenDNS also provides typo-corrections to help you find websites online by offering few spelling suggestions.
• Has a shortcut utility. ...
• Parental controls. ...

Does OpenDNS keep user logs?

• OpenDNS very specifically filters out unwanted websites at the DNS level. It can't log what user or device made those requests, but it can control access for every device on your network, something few products can do.

Is OpenDNS really faster?

• OpenDNS speeds up your web surfing because their DNS servers have a large cache and hence can resolve web domains into IP addresses much faster than your local ISP. But how do you confirm if the DNS Server speed of your local ISP is slower than that of OpenDNS (or vice-versa) ?