Open DNS. A Better Way to Surf.

I have heard about it but only recently turned on OpenDNS on my own home network.

What is it? Well DNS is the database that stores names like blogger.com and points it to its IP address. You see, all websites are really ip addresses like 192.168.0.100. I don't know about you, but I cant remember than many numbers for every site I like to visit. So DNS comes to the rescue.

When you type in pastorplayz.blogspot.com your page goes out to a database that finds the IP and then connects you to it. This can be slow and cumbersome, and controlled by a large organization. Enter OpenDNS

Its an open project that replaces Big Brothers version with some added kicks. The one I like the most is the ability to block Adult sites and Phishing sites for free.

But they can say it better.

What is OpenDNS? OpenDNS is a safer, faster, smarter and more reliable way to navigate the Internet. Our service is free and requires nothing to download.

I am going to test it out a bit, but so far it looks like a great way to help keep you from harm, and keep you from letting your eye wonder.