A common evasion technique network administrators have to contend with is when a user makes local changes to their network settings. In most cases, by default, when a user makes a local change to their network settings they can easily bypass your network controls. To help mitigate this risk, we…
A common concern is how to address the issue of devices bypassing network controls by making local network changes on the device. The most obvious answer is to prevent those types of changes on the device. That being said, that’s not always possible for a network administrator (i.e., maybe you…
To change the DNS settings on a Linux machine based on the user that logs in, you can create a script that runs at login and adjusts the DNS settings accordingly. This article will provide you a step-by-step guide on how to do this. Technical Knowledge Requirements Before following this…
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…
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….
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,…
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.
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…
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…
The CleanBrowsing Android application makes use of the Android Accessibility API. This API allows the app to streamline the configuration for users. We use this API so that we can read the contents of the screen and perform inputs on your behalf. Unfortunately, bad actors make use of this API…