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DNS and Your Internet Speed

The DNS is like the internet's phonebook, mapping website names like "https://sunps.blogspot.com" to a specific computer (or computers) where the site is hosted. When you try to access a website, your computer has to look up the addresses, and your choice of DNS server can affect how fast a website loads.

Find the Best DNS Server

Several utilities can help you find the best DNS server by running benchmarks testing how fast DNS nameservers respond for your location. GRC's  DNS Benchmark is a great tool for Windows and Linux users, and name bench is a quick and easy tool that runs on Mac, Windows, and Unix.

Change Your Computer's DNS Servers

Alternately, you can modify the DNS servers on each computer or device. Go to the network adapter settings for your computer and enter in the DNS server addresses.