Posts by Tony Perez
Allow Specific Domains (Whitelist)
All plans allow custom allows to be added to the account. As a DNS-based solution, there are limitations to this allowed feature. This feature can be used on all Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDN), but is not effective against URL’s. Example of what CAN be allowed: cleanbrowsing.org status.cleanbrowsing.org docs.google.com etc… Example of what CANNOT be allowed: cleanbrowsing.org/page1 yourrandomdomain.com/directory2/page1 domainsareawsome.net/something/reallycool.html?results=1…
Read MoreBlock Specific Domains
All plans allow custom blocks to be added to the account. As a DNS-based solution, there are limitations to this blocking feature. This block can be used on all Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDN), but is not effective against URL’s. Example of what CAN be blocked: cleanbrowsing.org status.cleanbrowsing.org docs.google.com etc… Example of what CANNOT be blocked: cleanbrowsing.org/page1 yourrandomdomain.com/directory2/page1 domainsareawsome.net/something/reallycool.html?results=1…
Read MoreUpdate System Timezone
Update System Timezone By design all accounts are initiated using the Coordinate Universal Time (UTC) timezone. This will affect the time and date of the logs in your account (including the Activity dashboard). The time zone can be updated to be more reflective of your timezone via the TimeZone Settings option. This is available on all…
Read MoreFind Router IP
Find Router IP Logging into a router can be a daunting task because most user are unable to figure out how to access the router. Thankfully, there are a few easy ways to find the routers IP. Default Router IP’s Most routers will use standard IP’s, and some providers will preset their router with a…
Read MoreConfigure DNS-over-HTTPS (DOH) (Firefox)
Configure DNS-over-HTTPS (DOH) (Firefox) There is a new DNS protocol that can be configured in your browsers to ensure optimal security and privacy, DNS-over-HTTPS (DOH). This protocol wraps the DNS requests inside the HTTPS protocol to ensure that the requests cannot be intercepted via a Man in the Middle (MiTM) attack. It also ensures that…
Read MoreOpenDNS Alternative | DNS Filtering with CleanBrowsing
CleanBrowsing, like OpenDNS, is a DNS resolver that allows you to take control of your network (i.e., a DNS Filtering Service). CleanBrowsing’s technology is agnostic to the type of network you are on. It supports home and large enterprise alike. It’s why we offer transparency in the way we do business. CleanBrowisng is an…
Read MoreManually Change DNS on a Mac (Terminal)
You can change the DNS on your Mac and lock your settings to prevent changes. This video shows you how to change DNS on a Mac via a Terminal. Changing The Mac DNS via Terminal Mac’s allow you to quickly change the DNS via the Settings->Network>Network Name>DNS screen. This is approach is quick and easy, but sometimes…
Read MoreUpgrade Norton ConnectSafe with CleanBrowsing
Upgrade Norton ConnectSafe with CleanBrowsing On November 15, 2018, the Norton ConnectSafe service will be retired, discontinued; meaning the service will no longer be available or supported. If you use Norton ConnectSafe as your DNS resolver expect disruption in your service. Access to the web will no longer work after November 15th, 2018. CleanBrowsing offers…
Read MoreConfigure Google Safe Search
Block adult and explicit sites using Google Safe Search at your School or home. Learn more about Google VIP. Google Safe Search VIP Google provides a way for parents and schools to enforce safe search on all browsers and devices using your network. That’s done by leveraging the SafeSearch Virtual IP address to all Google…
Read MoreConfigure Bing Safe Search
Microsoft provides a way for parents and schools to enforce safe search on all browsers and devices from your network. That’s done by leveraging Bing’s Safe IP address – that can’t be undone at the browser level. By applying these changes, any search done from Bing will restrict the results to only kid-safe links. If…
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