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Computers

Configuring OpenDNS on computers is beneficial in cases where it might not be possible to change the DNS settings on a network router. OpenDNS can be configured directly on computers through the network settings program of the computer's operating system. Computers configured thusly will always use OpenDNS servers for Internet DNS requests.

Configuring OpenDNS on computers also ensures that computers do not have another DNS resolver configured; having other DNS resolvers configured will allow for circumvention of OpenDNS network filtering settings.

Comprehensive OpenDNS filtering and security features may still be applied through an OpenDNS account as long as that computer does not traverse other networks where it may acquire (or cache) another DNS resolver setting/configuration.

To configure OpenDNS on a computer, follow this link for detailed instructions.