What is OpenDNS FamilyShield?

FamilyShield is a special service offered by OpenDNS, meant for home users who want to block inappropriate websites. FamilyShield will always block domains that are categorized in our system as: Tasteless, Proxy/Anonymizer, Sexuality and Pornography.

How do I bypass OpenDNS content filtering?

The easiest way to do this is by using an online proxy service, but if your computer blocks all proxy sites, you may be able to use a portable version of the Tor browser to bypass OpenDNS security.

Does Norton have a DNS server?

Norton has since started Norton DNS, which is a free service for all non-commercial use purposes. From the Norton DNS site, all a person needs to do is to follow a few simple steps in order to switch their computer over to the Norton system.

Is OpenDNS FamilyShield free?

FamilyShield is the single easiest way to protect your kids online, block adult websites, and protect your family from phishing and malware. Completely free.

Does OpenDNS block malware?

OpenDNS is essentially a filter that sits between your system and the rest of the Internet. It will prevent you from ever connecting to unsafe systems, and thus prevents any individual user on the network from downloading harmful malware through links or infected websites.

How do I unblock OpenDNS?

Go to ByProxy.info.
Enter the Internet address of the site OpenDNS is filtering in the URL box located beside where it reads “Site URL.”
Click “Go” to unblock OpenDNS and gain access to the previously blocked site.

Is Norton DNS free?

Norton Safe DNS has since been launched as a free service for all non-commercial uses.

Should I use OpenDNS or Google DNS?

This means OpenDNS is faster on our system than google DNS. If we use OpenDNS, we will enjoy faster domain name resolution speeds. However, as we discussed, this might not be the same for you. So remember to run this test on your system to check which one is actually faster for you.

Should I use Google DNS or OpenDNS?