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DNS BENCHMARK FOR WINDOWS

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FREE UTILITY TO TEST DNS PERFORMANCE

Ever wondered whether your DNS servers are impeding your internet experience?
Well, question no more. DNS Benchmark is a free download that can test the DNS
server performance of your internet service provider (or any other DNS servers
for that matter). GRC DNS Benchmark can help identify poor performance that
might be slowing down your whole online experience.





WHAT DNS SHOULD I USE?

An internet DNS resolving nameserver is essential if you want to surf the net.
DNS stands for Domain Name Server. DNS server, a nameserver, or a resolver. All
mean the same thing: they are servers that translate domain names into the
numeric IP addresses. Simply, you won't get much done online without a DNS.



Your internet service provider (ISP) usually offers its own DNS servers, which
your devices will use by default. But how do you know if these are optimal when
compared with other publicly available alternatives on the internet?

DNS Benchmark software provides you with an answer, giving you insight into
what's happening with your system's currently assigned DNS servers. By running
an analysis, you will be able to determine the exact performance of local and
remote DNS nameservers. DNS Benchmark will automatically compare your DNS
nameserver performance with many well-known publicly available alternatives.

With that all information, you can optimize your DNS performance, setting your
own preferred DNS servers for a bit of improved speed. Your geographical
location and ISP will affect how fast the DNS server option is. 


HOW DO I DOWNLOAD DNS BENCHMARK?

DNS Benchmark was developed by Gibson Research Corporation (GRC). It is simple
to download this free utility for Windows (including Windows 10 and available
for Linux). Once downloaded, you just need to run and launch the small (147
KBytes) executable file (there's nothing to install) to get going. DNS Benchmark
won't change anything on your computer or affect your system.

Alternatives to DNS Benchmark include Namebench, DNS Jumper, Windows DNS
Changer, and Simple DNS Plus. DNS Benchmark is not available for Mac or iPhone.


HOW DOES DNS BENCHMARK WORK?

GRC's DNS Benchmark is crammed with features to satisfy the needs of even the
most demanding internet users. Its most complex options are designed to enable
serious DNS performance investigation. For this reason, however, it can also
seem a bit daunting for casual and first-time users. To combat this, GRC
provides extensive online guidance for the uninitiated.

After installation, DNS Benchmark will open in the main window, which features
various tabs along the top. It's a good idea to read the contents of the
Introduction tab first, as it contains useful advice on how to run a successful
analysis.

Once you're ready to run the benchmark, you just select the Nameservers tab and
click Run Benchmark. You can also quickly start and stop the benchmark by
clicking on the red GRC 'G' logo. DNS Benchmark will perform a detailed analysis
and comparison of the operational performance and reliability of up to 200 DNS
nameservers at once.

If you start the benchmark in its default configuration, it will identify all
DNS nameservers that your system is configured to use. It will then add them to
its built-in list of publicly available alternative nameservers. Each DNS
nameserver in the benchmark list is carefully classified to ascertain its
suitability for your use as a DNS resolver.

The idea of suitability to a specific user is important to consider since DNS
performance is affected by where you are located in relation to the nameservers
being tested. Another user might comment on how fast a certain DNS server is for
them, but unless you both are in the same location, there's no guarantee that it
will perform as well for you.

You can only determine the fastest DNS servers for you by testing them from your
own location with a program like DNS Benchmark. To ensure the most accurate
results possible, you can make sure DNS Benchmark is the only tool or program
using your internet connection during the test. Turn off any streaming services,
online games, or other downloads that might be using your internet to get the
best results.


HOW CAN I IMPROVE DNS PERFORMANCE?

DNS Benchmark will compare the performance and apparent reliability of the DNS
nameservers your system is using with all of the working servers on the list of
alternative nameservers.

Once the benchmark has concluded, non-advanced users will find it essential to
read the Conclusions tab. This tab presents a comprehensive yet understandable
summary of all important findings and conclusions. You can then use this advice
to improve your DNS performance.

Based on the results, you may choose to change the usage order of your system's
own DNS namesakes. Alternatively, you might decide to switch to one or more
alternative nameservers if they offer superior performance or features. Advanced
users will find it interesting to deep dive into the applications' more complex
features to configure their DNS servers to their exact requirements.





QUICK AND EFFECTIVE DNS TESTING

A poorly performing DNS server will slow down almost anything you try to do
online. DNS Benchmark from GRC is a comprehensive, accurate, and free utility
that lets you test multiple DNS servers. The results of its analysis can help
you improve your DNS performance and speed up your web experience.

The program may appear a little overwhelming to inexperienced users. To counter
this, as well as generate detailed data for experts, DNS Benchmark also provides
a Conclusions tab with summary information for more casual users. This makes it
a useful program for a range of different users looking to choose the fastest
DNS server and improve their surfing speeds.


PROS

 * Tests the performance of local and remote DNS nameservers
 * Determines whether your ISP's Domain Name Servers are optimal
 * Provides detailed information on the test results
 * Can help optimize DNS performance
 * Extensive online guidance for casual users
 * Sufficient features for advanced users


CONS

 * Information overload for beginners

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APP SPECS


 * LICENSE
   
   Free


 * VERSION
   
   1.3.6668.0
   
   
   Version
   
   
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 * LATEST UPDATE
   
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 * PLATFORM
   
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 * OS
   
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 * LANGUAGE
   
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DNS BENCHMARK FOR PC

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USER REVIEWS ABOUT DNS BENCHMARK

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   It does exactly what is says on the tin. This is the most valuable tool to
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