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I have been using OpenDNS to browse faster, safer, and fix DNS errors. But now Google Public DNS is a new challenger which is encourging web users to use their settings on Networks to speed up your browsing experience and get improved security.

Google Public DNS is a free, global Domain Name System (DNS) resolution service, that you can use as an alternative to your current DNS provider. Since a faster and safer DNS infrastructure could significantly improve the web browsing experience, Google Public DNS promises to do just that.

Get started with Google Public DNS
Read the configuration instructions and then configure your network settings to use the IP addresses 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 as your DNS servers. Remember after that your client programs will perform all DNS lookups using Google Public DNS. For once .. no Google account needed.

Quick Start on Windows Vista
Go the Control Panel > Click Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections > Right-click Local Area Connection / Wireless Network Connection > Click Properties > Select Networking tab > Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Click Properties > Replace Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server with Google DNS servers: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 > OK.

So which is better – OpenDNS or Google Public DNS? Both are really good and only time will tell. The best part is that short Google IP addresses are really much easier to remember than OpenDNS. I switched and its working lightening fast as of now. Another ace by Google to speed up the web. And if you are still using the DNS settings of your ISP, try out these DNS services and feel the difference … and secure your browsing.

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Replacing OpenDNS with Google Public DNS

Its common to encounter error messages while using Microsoft products for any IT professional. Error messages arise due to the virus attacks, system malfunction, malware or adware attacks, files overwrite problem and through many other resources. Well good news is this, you do not have to go and search for every error message that you encounter with Windows, Microsoft Office or any other product. It is now all at the single place.

Microsoft has organized their help and support system. Microsoft has introduced an online automated troubleshooting system. It is very good approach of Microsoft to organize and provide the solution to every error message of Microsoft products at single place. To use this automated help and support system, just go to the below mentioned Microsoft URL and type in the error message or error code which you are encountering. The results will start appearing below immediately. Select required result and it will tell you the exact solution for your problem.

Visit Microsoft Help and Supported Automated System.

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Microsoft Products Error Messages & Solutions