A DNS server translates web addresses you type in your browser into internet protocol (IP) addresses in order to connect you to the correct website.

A DNS server stands for Domain Name System Server, and it is the process that translates a web site address, such as www.pcgamer.com to the IP Address 185.113.25.59.

Step 6: Enter the primary DNS server address in the first “preferred” field and the secondary DNS server in the second “alternate” field. Step 7: Click the OK button to complete.

Using DNS administrative tool (dnsmgmt.msc), go to the properties of your DNS zones and then click on Aging… Enable Scavenge stale resource records checkbox, specify the Non-Refresh interval ...

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a key web technology, effecting everything from speed to privacy to whether you can access Netflix. But what is it and how does it work?

While Google Public DNS doesn’t offer the best privacy of other DNS servers, it is still generally better than the DNS server you are provided by your internet service provider (ISP).