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Easily find the Fastest DNS server for your internet connection with Namebench DNS speed tester.

NameBenchNamebench is a simple software for finding the fastest DNS server for your computer and home network. It is available for Mac OS X, Windows, and UNIX. You can use Namebench to compare your DNS server with other DNS servers like Google Public DNS, OpenDNS, etc.

By using a faster DNS server then your current DNS server provider, you may experience faster internet speeds when it comes to loading web pages, videos, etc.

Some DNS servers like Clear Cloud DNS, Norton DNS, and Comodo DNS also helps you block virus, spyware, and malware programs from infecting your PC while making your DNS look ups faster, and more reliable.

It is very to use, all you have to do is download Namebench, and run the installer file when you finish downloading it. At the bottom right of the program there is a start button which you press to start the DNS test.

The DNS test takes a few minutes to complete. After the test completes, Namebench will open a browser Window which will tell you how fast or slow your current DNS server is, and your recommended settings.

You can download Namebench from code.google.com/p/namebench

Video on how to change your DNS settings for Windows 7 or your router’s DNS settings to Google DNS.

Video on how to change your DNS settings for Ubuntu 10.10 to Google DNS.

I found Google DNS to be the fastest DNS to use in most cases, and it is also very reliable whenever I use Google DNS as my DNS server.

However, if you use Microsoft Windows  operating systems, you might be better off using Clear Cloud DNS at

Primary: 74.118.212.1
Alternate: 74.118.212.2

since Clear Cloud DNS also blocks viruses, malware, and spyware from infecting your computer.

2 comments… add one
  • Fast PC March 1, 2011, 6:27 pm

    i have never actually tried using the DNS servers outside of my ISP, but could be worthwhile. I think i can definitely find some improvement.

    thanks for the software recommendation.

  • Portable dvd player March 8, 2011, 11:35 am

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