OpenDNS (new service) - Page 5

J_L · 09. Jun 2009, 04:43 AM

Yes, in fact, it's far easier than a dynamic IP...

kendall.a · 16. Jul 2009, 10:17 PM

I started using OpenDNS about a month ago or so. I really like it. I like the added security it gives me and I like the new caching. However, I've noticed a significant increase in my ping times for gaming purposes. I'm a gamer and online gaming is all about ping time and FPS (Frames Per Second). I'm curious if anyone else has noticed an increase in ping times when using OpenDNS?

Robomaster · 19. Jul 2009, 06:24 PM

While OpenDNS isn't perfect - you're right, it's a great service and there's not reason why not to use it. Set it up and forget it.

MidnightCowboy · 08. Aug 2009, 02:09 PM

I thought I'd mention this as recently I've encountered several OpenDNS users who were not aware that they need to update the IP address details in order to retain their preferences set for the service.

Normally, if you have a fixed IP address from your ISP this is not an issue but if like mine your IP address is dynamic, then every time it changes you loose your OpenDNS preference settings. This small updater from OpenDNS will sit in your tray and update your IP address (and preference settings) automatically. It will flash green and also display a balloon message to confirm each change.

Memory use is similar to a typical resource meter or application launcher i.e. somewhere into the low end of double figures.

http://www.opendns.com/support/article/90

16. Jul 2009, 10:17 PM	#42 (permalink)
kendall.a Foundation Editor/Forum Manager Intern Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,814	Any Gamers Out There Using OpenDNS? I started using OpenDNS about a month ago or so. I really like it. I like the added security it gives me and I like the new caching. However, I've noticed a significant increase in my ping times for gaming purposes. I'm a gamer and online gaming is all about ping time and FPS (Frames Per Second). I'm curious if anyone else has noticed an increase in ping times when using OpenDNS? __________________ <-------Is looking for his brain....

08. Aug 2009, 02:09 PM	#44 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 9,250	OpenDNS Updates I thought I'd mention this as recently I've encountered several OpenDNS users who were not aware that they need to update the IP address details in order to retain their preferences set for the service. Normally, if you have a fixed IP address from your ISP this is not an issue but if like mine your IP address is dynamic, then every time it changes you loose your OpenDNS preference settings. This small updater from OpenDNS will sit in your tray and update your IP address (and preference settings) automatically. It will flash green and also display a balloon message to confirm each change. Memory use is similar to a typical resource meter or application launcher i.e. somewhere into the low end of double figures. http://www.opendns.com/support/article/90 __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

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09. Jun 2009, 04:43 AM	#41 (permalink)
J_L Co-Author, Best Free Security List Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,475	Yes, in fact, it's far easier than a dynamic IP...

19. Jul 2009, 06:24 PM	#43 (permalink)
Robomaster Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gaithersburg Maryland Posts: 0	While OpenDNS isn't perfect - you're right, it's a great service and there's not reason why not to use it. Set it up and forget it.