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  • How To Configure IPv6 on a MacOS

    Tony Perez

    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 +… Read more →

  • How To Disable IPv6 on a MacOS

    Tony Perez

    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… Read more →

  • Understanding The Differences: Domain, URL, and IP

    Tony Perez

    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… Read more →

  • SERVFAIL Error with GT-AX11000 WAN DNS

    Tony Perez

    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.… Read more →

  • Creating a HAR File with Chrome Dev Tools

    Tony Perez

    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… Read more →

  • Windows – IPv4 and IPv6 Configuration

    Tony Perez

    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… Read more →

  • How to disable Restricted Settings on Android when installing an app from Third-Party sources

    Tony Perez

    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… Read more →

  • Strategies to Block VPN Connections on a Network

    Tony Perez

    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)… Read more →

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

    Tony Perez

    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… Read more →

  • What is DNS-over-TLS (DOT)?

    Tony Perez

    DNS-over-TLS (DoT) is a security protocol that encrypts Domain Name System (DNS) queries using Transport Layer Security (TLS). By wrapping DNS traffic in a layer of encryption, DoT prevents third parties—like ISPs, attackers, or network snoops—from seeing or tampering with… Read more →