DNS stands for “Domain Name System” or “Domain Name Server”. DNS takes a domain name, such as cleanbrowsing.org, translates it to an IP address (e.g., 1.2.3.4). This IP address is similar to the “address” you might provide for your home. It points to the server, somewhere on the internet, being used…
During a DNS poisoning attack, a hacker substitutes the address for a valid website for an imposter. Once completed, that hacker can steal valuable information, like passwords and account numbers, or block access to a site. DNS poisoning is also known as DNS cache poisoning, or DNS spoofing. It is…
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a tool that helps users hide their internet activity and protect their privacy. It creates an encrypted connection between a user’s device and the internet, making it harder for anyone — including network administrators — to monitor or filter their traffic. What is a…
The area that sets CleanBrowsing apart from the other alternatives is our investment to our categories. We have built some pretty cool technology designed to help us more effectively detect issues, and coupled that with our experience in the security domain. Don’t take our word for it. In 2018, an…
If your kids are into gaming like ours, then you are undoubtedly familiar with Nintendo’s Switch gaming device. Like all the other gaming devices, this system introduces an unfettered gateway to the web. Kids can easily access all forms of content, including YouTube. Some families prefer to disable YouTube on their…
These instructions will provide guidance on how to configure CleanBrowsing on your Nintendo Switch device, specifically using images from the Nintendo Switch. You can find the user guide for this device here: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22496/~/nintendo-switch-manuals Step 1: Navigate to System Settings First you need to find your way to the system settings. It…
Adding CleanBrowsing to XBox, Playstation, and Wii U. Playstation 4: From the PS4 Menu, scroll right to Settings > Network > Set Up Internet Connection > Select either Wi-Fi or LAN cable (Wired) The CleanBrowsing Family IP’s are: Note: If you have a paid plan use the DNS IPs provided in your account. Next…
There is a known issue between the AVAST real site protection feature and CleanBrowsing. You will need to choose which one you prefer to use. AVAST and CleanBrowsing can exist, but you can’t have two platforms doing the same DNS based content filtering. Why The Conflict Exists Every time you enter the…
The latest Ubiquiti controller (version 6.0.43) has made UI changes that makes it easier to take advantage of their built in content filtering options. In the process, it will change the workflow if you’re trying to leverage your custom content filtering options. Only disable this feature if you are trying…
If you’re using T-Mobile Home Internet, you may encounter issues with encrypted DNS, specifically DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH). T-Mobile appears to be actively blocking DoH traffic, which affects the functionality of all our apps that rely on this protocol. When this happens, your device may lose internet access while the app is…