DNS-based Safe Search enforcement works by redirecting search engine domains (like www.google.com or www.bing.com) to specific IP addresses or CNAMEs. You can verify whether Safe Search is working on your device using the command line. This guide provides commands for Windows, macOS, and Linux. 🔍 What We’re Checking Search engines…
If you’ve ever noticed that your public IP address changes depending on what site you visit, or that you’re getting blocked or flagged on services for suspicious behavior, there’s a good chance you’re experiencing the effects of Carrier-Grade NAT (CGNAT) — a common networking technique used by mobile carriers like…
When a customer reports that a website feels slow, it’s important to isolate whether the slowness is due to DNS resolution or something else (like the web server or routing). This guide outlines how to measure DNS performance using CleanBrowsing and compare it with other DNS services using built-in tools…
CleanBrowsing is a DNS-based filtering service that provides a safer internet experience by blocking unwanted or harmful content. If you’re looking to remove CleanBrowsing from your setup, the steps depend on how it was originally configured. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the different areas to check and the…
We often get asked: “Can your DNS service block access to a specific IP address?”The short answer is: No, DNS resolvers don’t control IP-based traffic. But we’ll explain why, and what options you do have if you need to block IPs on your network. TLDR; Feature DNS Resolver (like CleanBrowsing)…
This executable is provided to help Windows users easily configure CleanBrowsing DNS filtering on their machines. Instead of requiring manual DNS changes, terminal commands, or third-party tools, this installer simplifies the entire process with a guided setup. In just a few clicks, you can apply the right DNS settings for…
The Tor (The Onion Router) network is designed to provide anonymity by routing internet traffic through multiple encrypted relays worldwide. While this is beneficial for privacy-focused users, it also presents security and compliance challenges for businesses, schools, and other organizations. Many administrators seek to block TOR to prevent unauthorized or…
If you need per-device tracking for DNS activity, a standard DNS filtering service won’t be enough. Because DNS services operate at the network level, they only see traffic coming from your public IP address, not individual devices. However, there are several alternative solutions that allow you to monitor which device…
Many users assume that a DNS filtering service can provide device-specific activity logs, showing which device accessed what content. However, this isn’t how DNS works. Since DNS operates at the network level, all requests appear to come from the same public IP address rather than individual devices. This means that…
Google’s SafeSearch Blur feature gives users options to filter, blur, or turn off explicit image filtering in search results. While this is a helpful addition, some parents, schools, and organizations need a way to fully enforce SafeSearch—without giving users the option to switch settings. If you’re looking to lock SafeSearch…