Posts by Tony Perez
Configure CleanBrowsing w/Mosyle (DOT)
This article is specific to organizations that leverage the Mosyle Mobile Device Management (MDM) to manage their Apple OS fleet (e.g., iPhone, iPad ). It will show you how you can solve your content filtering needs with Mosyle by leveraging the CleanBrowsing content filtering platform. Note: This option is available to devices on iOS 14.…
Read MoreHow To Configure CleanBrowsing
This article is for non-technical users, specifically individuals that understand that the web is vast, but want technology to help them filter out the noise. Whether you’re looking to work with our Free or Paid filters (learn the difference), how you configure CleanBrowsing is almost always identical. The various options, can seem overwhelming but they are provided because there…
Read MoreThe Importance of Public IP’s on the CleanBrowsing Platform
CleanBrowsing works at the network level, specifically via the Domain Name System (DNS). Via DNS, we can intercept outgoing requests and make a determination if it should be accessible based on the rules created in your account. Do you allow social media? Should we allow Twitter? Do you allow adult / pornographic content? Should we…
Read MoreRestrict apps on iOS Devices (iPad / IPhone)
To restrict what apps are allowed on an iOS based device you will leverage the built in Screen Time settings to choose which of the installed apps should be accessible. This feature allows an administrator to proactively manage what a local user can access without permission. Any app that is not allowed will not be…
Read MoreConfigure a Standard User on Windows
By design if you want to take away the users ability to disable features, or control what the user can do on a machine, you must remove the users administrative privileges. As long as the user is an administrator, they can, by design, do and undo whatever they want. This guide will walk you through…
Read MoreUpgrade K9 Web Protection to CleanBrowsing
Upgrade K9 Web Protection to CleanBrowsing K9 Web Protection is a content-control desktop application, developed by Blue Coat Systems, that empowered parents, schools and other organizations to protect children from spyware, malware, adult content and other risky interactions. Unfortunately, as a of May 2019 development and support was discontinued by its parent company – Symantec. If this…
Read MoreRestrict apps on Android
Restrict apps on Android Similar to iOS, Android leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to control over the type of restrictions a user has over the apps installed. To achieve the desired effect, you will need to use a combination of built-in features, and apps designed for your version of Android. Configure…
Read MoreConfigure a Paid CleanBrowsing Account
Thank you for purchasing CleanBrowsing web content filtering service. We know you’re anxious to get started, and this guide will work to make it as simple as possible. Please note that if you are not accustomed to working with routers, modems, local configuration or DNS this can all feel like a daunting task, but…
Read MoreKnown Services and Platforms That Conflict with CleanBrowsing
There are a few platforms and services where using CleanBrowsing can be problematic because of how DNS is supported. Below is a list of the platforms we know of: Comcast Xfinity If you are trying to use CleanBrowsing on Comcast Xfinity and it doesn’t seem to be working, the reason might be their Protected Browsing…
Read MoreConfigure CleanBrowsing DNS for Different Users on Windows
CleanBrowsing provides you a DNS-based content filtering service. The configuration, however, is often up to the user of the service. As much as we assume it’s easy, we also realize there are a lot of things we forget when ti comes to administration. Our enterprise customers have system administrators, but what about our small businesses…
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