Forbes Advisor explains what a DNS server is, it’s purpose, and how you can reset your DNS, whether on Windows or Mac.

If you've heard or seen the term DNS or DNS server on your computer, you may be wondering what it means, and how it affects your internet.

What does the "Primary DNS suffix of this computer" setting in the "Computer Name" setting for XP do, and what are the pros and cons of setting it manually vs leaving it blank?I'm currently ...

DNS doesn't do anything different. There's no distinction in IP protocols between 'local' and 'wide' area networks.<BR><BR>Windows machines don't usually need DNS (or WINS, which does something ...