Open DNS

[Jaco2]

OpenDNS is the leading provider of free security and infrastructure services that make the Internet safer through integrated Web content filtering, anti-phishing and DNS. OpenDNS services enable consumers and network administrators to secure their networks from online threats, reduce costs and enforce Internet-use policies. OpenDNS is used today by millions of users and organizations around the world.

 

..... and it's free!

 

To find out more about it, check it out - a link is given below:

 

http://www.opendns.com/

[Dextro]

I totally agree, Open DNS is really best choice. I have used it for over a year and never ever had a single problem.

 

Does anybody know of a free SMTP service? I dont like webmail, i always use Thunderbird as mail client, and most ISP block port 25 for outgoing mail.

[Jaco2]

I totally agree, Open DNS is really best choice. I have used it for over a year and never ever had a single problem.

 

Does anybody know of a free SMTP service? I dont like webmail, i always use Thunderbird as mail client, and most ISP block port 25 for outgoing mail.

 

Thanks for your comments - I also found my PC speeded up, probably because all OpenDNS' servers do is handle DNS queries. The Confiker virus is also blocked by them - a huge vulerability - see these links for more details:

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conficker

 

https://www.opendns.com/solutions/homenetwork/

 

http://blog.opendns.com/2009/04/24/smartcache-the-best-reason-yet-to-switch-to-opendns/

 

http://blog.opendns.com/2009/03/30/worried-about-conficker-on-april-1-setting-up-opendns-can-protect-your-network/

 

I too would like to find out about a free SMTP service if such a thing exists.......