Right now, your computer is using your internet providers DNS (Domain Name System) servers. So, if you are with Comca$t for example, when you type 'google.com' into your search bar, you are running at Comca$t's server speed, which in most cases is fine.
If you are not using Windows 7, the menu's may be different, but similar. Just use intuition, it's easier than you think. If you are using OSX, just go to Network, and then Advanced, then DNS. Let's start.
But, when it comes to browsing the interwebs, milliseconds make a difference. To change your internet settings for DNS, click on the windows button, and go to the control panel. Next, go to 'Network and Internet', then click on 'View network status and tasks'. Then, click on 'Change adapter settings', and right-click your active connection (the one without an 'X'), and go to 'Properties'. Finally, select 'Internet Protocol Version 4', and click on the Properties button. Switch 'Obtain DNS server address automatically', and set the first address to:
8.8.8.8
(and the second to): 8.8.4.4
(if you don't like Google, try using http://www.opendns.com/, they also offer parent control (blacklisting porn sites, sites with swearing/nsfw images/gore, etc.) for free - their paid service offers even more options - OpenDNS is highly recommended, and can be configured by-computer, meaning your laptop could access all content, and your children's computer could only access what openDNS allows - easy, isn't it?)
click 'ok'. And you're good. Now all of your DNS settings will be directed to Google's DNS servers. Easy Peasy.
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