• How To Configure IPv6 on a MacOS

    Here’s how you can add IPv6 DNS addresses using the Terminal on macOS: Steps to Add IPv6 DNS Addresses Using Terminal on macOS Open Terminal: Go to Applications > Utilities > Terminal or search for “Terminal” using Spotlight (Command + Space). List Network Interfaces: First, list all network services to…

  • How To Disable IPv6 on a MacOS

    To disable IPv6 on macOS, you can use the following steps: Using the Terminal: Open Terminal: You can find it in Applications > Utilities > Terminal. List Network Interfaces: Run the following command to list all network interfaces: This will show you all available network services like Wi-Fi, Ethernet, etc….

  • Understanding The Differences: Domain, URL, and IP

    Domains, URLs, and IP addresses, each play a unique role in the digital ecosystem. Understanding the differences between these components is crucial for anyone looking to grasp how the web operates. This article aims to demystify these concepts by explaining what a domain, a URL, and an IP address are,…

  • SERVFAIL Error with GT-AX11000 WAN DNS

    If you’re working with the GT-AX11000 router and start experiencing issues resolving domain names it might be related to DNSSEC being enabled. Navigate to your WAN DNS Settings and check if “Enable DNSSEC support” is set, it most likely is. Disable this feature and it should start working again.

  • Creating a HAR File with Chrome Dev Tools

    An HTTP Archive (HAR) file is a JSON-formatted log of a web browser’s interactions with a web server. HAR files are an industry standard for exchanging information about HTTP requests and responses. They can be used to: When experiencing an issue with a website and while using the CleanBrowsing DNS, a HAR can…

  • Windows – IPv4 and IPv6 Configuration

    There may be instances where the Windows App does not work on your network or with your ISP. In these instances you will need to configure Windows manually using plaintext IPv4 and IPv6. This article will show you how to do this. If working with a paid account, you can…

  • Strategies to Block VPN Connections on a Network

    Blocking VPN connections at the network level can be challenging because VPN traffic can be disguised to look like regular HTTPS traffic. However, there are several strategies you can employ to detect and block VPN connections: Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) DPI is a method used by some firewalls to inspect…

  • Block DNS Filtering Evasion Technique (Local DNS Changes, DOH, VPN) on a Network

    In a typical network level CleanBrowsing deployment, pointing DNS to CleanBrowsing alone may not be sufficient to enforce CleanBrowsing protections. Savvy users may attempt to bypass CleanBrowsing by changing the DNS settings on their machines or using encrypted DNS technologies like DOH. This article discusses ways to lock down your…

  • What is DNS-over-TLS (DOT)?

    DNS over TLS (DoT) is a protocol designed to enhance the privacy and security of DNS queries. Similar to DNS over HTTPS (DoH), DNS over TLS encrypts DNS queries to prevent interception or tampering by malicious actors, ISPs, or other parties. In DNS over TLS, DNS queries are encrypted using…