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How to Remove CleanBrowsing from Your Network or Device
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… Read more →
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Why DNS Resolvers Can’t Block IP Addresses (And What You Can Do Instead)
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… Read more →
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Configure CleanBrowsing on Windows (EXE)
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… Read more →
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How to Block TOR on Your Network: Why DNS-Based Blocking Isn’t Enough
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.… Read more →
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How to Track Device-Specific Internet Activity on Your Network
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… Read more →
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Why DNS Resolvers Can’t See Device-Specific Traffic
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… Read more →
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How to Lock Google SafeSearch and Disable Blur/Off Options on All Browsers
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… Read more →
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How to Create Scheduler to Update CleanBrowsing with Dynamic Public IP
CleanBrowsing does not have a built-in task scheduler for updating configurations dynamically. However, you can achieve this by running a script on your router or a device within your network that periodically updates CleanBrowsing with your new IP. Specifics for… Read more →
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How CleanBrowsing DNS Affects Windows Active Directory (AD) and Best Practices for Integration
Active Directory (AD) relies heavily on DNS for service discovery, authentication, and communication between domain-joined devices. Administrators may be tempted to configure CleanBrowsing DNS directly on workstations for web filtering, but this can inadvertently break AD functionality. Why Changing Workstation… Read more →
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How to Restrict DNS Changes on a Chromebook
If you’re looking to prevent users from changing DNS settings on a Chromebook, this guide will walk you through methods for both managed and unmanaged devices. Whether you’re an IT admin or a concerned parent, these steps will help you… Read more →