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  • How To Setup CleanBrowsing with Stubby

    Tony Perez

    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.… Read more →

  • How to Enable YouTube Restricted & Moderate Modes

    Tony Perez

    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… Read more →

  • How To Change DNS using Command Line on Different OS’

    Tony Perez

    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… Read more →

  • How To Configure Bing Safe Search

    Tony Perez

    Microsoft provides a way for parents and schools to enforce SafeSearch 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,… Read more →

  • How to Enable Google SafeSearch: Step-by-Step Setup Guide for Parents & Schools

    Tony Perez

    Want to block adult and explicit content on Google for your home or school? Google SafeSearch can help. This guide walks you through how to configure Google SafeSearch using VIP mapping for network-wide enforcement. What Is Google SafeSearch VIP? Google… Read more →

  • Alternative to Norton ConnectSafe is CleanBrowsing

    Tony Perez

    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… Read more →

  • How to Change DNS on a Mac Using Terminal

    Tony Perez

    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… Read more →

  • OpenDNS Alternative | DNS Filtering with CleanBrowsing

    Tony Perez

    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… Read more →

  • Configure DNS-over-HTTPS (DOH) (Firefox)

    Tony Perez

    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… Read more →

  • How To Find Your Router IP

    Tony Perez

    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… Read more →