How to leverage the open source Stubby DNS resolver with CleanBrowsing. What is Stubby ‘Stubby’ is an application (daemon) that runs on your network and allows you to proxy local DNS requests to external DNS resolvers leveraging DNS over TLS. Stubby encrypts DNS queries sent from a client machine (desktop…
YouTube offers a powerful but often overlooked feature that allows you to filter out inappropriate (adult or violent) videos and disable comments. Here’s how you can set up YouTube’s Restricted and Moderate modes for safer browsing. Understanding YouTube Restricted and Moderate Modes YouTube provides two filtering options that can help…
Changing your DNS Nameserver can be easily done via the command line interface. Learn how to do it on Windows, Mac and Linux. Changing Nameservers via the command line Changing nameservers can be a pain on some devices and require multiple clicks through a user interface. On Windows 10, for…
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…
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…
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…
Changing your DNS settings on a Mac can improve browsing speed, enhance security, and allow for better content filtering. While the System Preferences pane provides a graphical interface for these changes, using the Terminal gives you more control—especially useful for advanced users and IT administrators managing multiple machines. This guide…
Are you looking for a DNS resolver that gives you the power to take control of your network, just like OpenDNS does? Let us introduce you to CleanBrowsing, your trusted partner in the realm of DNS filtering services. CleanBrowsing is more than just an alternative to OpenDNS; it’s a game-changer…
DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) is a new DNS protocol that enhances security and privacy by encrypting DNS requests using the HTTPS protocol. This prevents Man-in-the-Middle (MiTM) attacks and bypasses local DNS restrictions. Follow this guide to configure DoH in Mozilla Firefox for optimal security and privacy. Steps to Enable DNS-over-HTTPS in Firefox…
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…