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…
A common question we get from customers is how to prevent a new device on the network from bypassing the CleanBrowsing DNS. Every device, whether it’s a mobile device, laptop, desktop, server, or gaming platform, gives a user the ability to configure a local network configuration. Part of this configuration…
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. The power of working at the network level is it makes the service…
To disable extensions in the browsers you are going to work in something called Windows Registry. You have to be an administrator to make this change. We are also assuming the user is on a Windows 10 machine. Tech Disclaimer: Modifying your registry can cause catastrophic issues on your machine that might…
Stop Unwanted Changes on Mobile Devices One of the biggest challenges parents face when configuring and hardening their kids devices is restricting their ability to remove applications and configurations. It’s further complicated because technology providers, like Google and Apple, approach parental control as an afterthought in many instances, which inevitably…
The internet offers unfettered access to a vast array of content, posing a dilemma about the appropriate age for unrestricted web access. While non-parents may advocate for open access regardless of age, most parents believe that children are not mature enough to handle such freedom responsibly. At CleanBrowsing, we strive…
Regardless of your feelings about online pornography, it is here, and it is here to stay. As such, individuals, parents, organizations and other network owners are working to find effective ways to block online porn. Whether it’s driven by personal needs, internal policies on acceptable online usage, or federal regulation,…
CleanBrowsing provides a DNS-based content filtering service, but like most DNS services it is limited by what is happening on the network it is being deployed on. While our system will work to block access to VPN sites, its effectiveness is limited to what the network, and local device, allow….
CleanBrowsing provides a DNS-based content filtering service, but like most DNS services it is limited by what is happening locally on a device. One of the biggest challenges is when a user makes a local DNS change. This article will provide a guide for those interested in mitigating this evasion…
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 affects…