We’ve been long time users of OpenDNS. For many years they have been saving us from really bad DNS servers from Verizon, Comcast, et al.
Their CacheCheck has saved us many hours debugging servers.
However, their latest offering is clearly their most important to me.
FamilyShield Parental Controls.
FamilyShield keeps the sketchy internet underworld away from your computers, gaming systems (Xbox, Wii, DS), iPads, and smart phones. Any device that uses your router to reach the internet. OpenDNS blocks sites by using an ever updating list of sketchy websites as a blacklist. If a website is on the list, the request will be blocked with a screen telling you why.
My oldest son is turning into quite a Scratch programmer. That means he’s spending more time on the computer and more time on the web. With FamilyShield enabled on his computer, I don’t have to worry about him ending up on creepy sites.
Update your DNS IP’s now. (note you don’t have to give your email address)
