Google Introduces “Google Public DNS” to Speed up Web Browsing

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Google has launched a free DNS service called "Google Public DNS" to make your browsing experience faster and secure.

What is DNS?

The DNS protocol is an important part of the web's infrastructure, serving as the Internet's "phone book". Every time you visit a website, your computer performs a DNS lookup. Complex pages often require multiple DNS lookups before they complete loading. As a result, the average Internet user performs hundreds of DNS lookups each day, that collectively can slow down his or her browsing experience.

What is "Google Public DNS"?

Google Public DNS is a recursive DNS resolver, similar to other publicly available services. It provides many benefits, including improved security, fast performance, and more valid results.

By using Google Public DNS you can:

Speed up your browsing experience.

Improve your security.

Get the results you expect with absolutely no redirection.

How to Use "Google Public DNS"?

To try it out:

Configure your network settings to use the IP addresses 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 as your DNS servers or

Read configuration instructions.

Google Public DNS Homepage

Official Announcement

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amerul

speed increase by how much vg? :)
Alex

Thanks, VG! Tried it and it seems that "Speed up your browsing experience" is true.
Is it safe to use it?
Cruise

So from now on, Google's gonna track my day 2 day web activity yet more easily.. I'm Using OpenDns it seems more dedicated in these services than Google is. ^JS
Yatti420

Is it safe to use lolz... It's google.. They will just mine and taylor ads toward you easier now.. Googles only real benefit to being in the DNS game is to bypass all the adblocking etc and increase revenue this way.. I guess to many people got wise..
Nikolaj

My internet is'nt slow anymore!
senthil

VG rocks once again thanks!
devanche

Hey Vg,
this has nothing to do with the dns server but its on something else. I downloaded your Aero VG Se7en theme and i love the arrows that replace minimize and maximize and i love the mac HDD :). there is just one thing i dont like and am wondering how i replace it. I dont like that taskbar that looks like super transparent and another one thats sorta transparent. i like the windows 7 taskbar a lot better but i love the arrows and mac looking stuff in your theme VG. anyway you could help me i would really apreciate it =D
Maniaslayer9

wow thanks!
THIS.....IS.....SPAAARTA! ehem...i mean awesome
seriously, thanks for lettings us know about this. Objects on sites load up faster, they don't take 10 seconds anymore! just 2!
David

Thanks VG for this tip! My internet connection is now faster. Merry Christmas to you and to all readers of AskVG!
Sandeep

I tried it earlier on, however I still prefer openDNS due to its overall settings customization and blocking of phishing sites.