Here's another question, is it important to change your DNS server? The answer is yes, especially if you’re making use of your ISP’s default DNS server. That said, let’s have a quick look, below, at some of the reasons why you need to switch to another reliable DNS server.
High performance
One of the reasons why you should change your DNS is high performance. In case you don’t know, most ISPs out there are not very reliable in terms of browsing performance. Third-party DNS servers are mostly faster than them. That said, if you’re experiencing slow browsing speed, it’s high time you switched from your ISP’s default server to a high-performing one, which is closer to your location.
ISP can log your browsing history
Another reason why you should change your DNS server is that your ISP can log your browsing history, to know which websites you visit. This is not a good thing if you’re looking to get everything, including privacy.
Certainly, many ISPs out there often claim they don’t log their customers browsing history. However, since they are the ones in charge of the servers, they can always log the browsing history to understand how you interact with your browser (valuable data). If you really value your privacy, then you might want to change your DNS server to a more reliable one.
Parental controls
If you’re using a router to connect to the internet, there is a high chance that other devices, including those belonging to your kids, are also connected to it. The disadvantage of this, if you’re using your ISP’s default DNS server, is that your kids will be able to watch any type of content, which is not good. To prevent that, you’ll need to set up Web filtering, to restrict what the kids will have access to browse.
Most ISP servers don’t offer parental control features. However, if you’re very interested in the feature, the best way is to change your server to a reliable one that offers the feature, such as OpenDNS. With OpenDNS, you will be able to configure the parental control feature, just the way you want it.
