nextdns VS Pi-hole

you can also have a look at nextdns [0][1]. I set it up on both my mac nad iOS. NextDns provides a panel where you can see what got blocked and some other analytics for you. Even though I use Brave on iOS and Arc with uBlock Origin still that wasn't enough and nexDNS blocked some additional ~8% trackers. It's free for first 300k requests per month.

[0] https://nextdns.io/

[1] https://github.com/nextdns

On my journey, I've experimented with various DNS filtering methods. I've used the AhaDNS Blitz (previously known as PiHoleDNS), and its performance was okay in my opinion. But, Reddit's chatter about NextDNS made me try it out. and I've been giving it a whirl over the past few weeks. Its user interface is nice and it allows significant control over various block lists.

NextDNS - Price: Free (with an optional pro version available) DNS resolver for macOS that blocks ads, trackers, and malware.

https://inteltechniques.com/book7a.html Benefits of iOS Risks of iOS Privacy & Security Considerations Settings Remove unused stock apps App Store login vs iCloud login App funding DNS: https://nextdns.io/ Calendars & Contacts: https://www.etesync.com/ Password Manager: https://strongboxsafe.com/ VoIP App: https://acrobits.net/ VoIP Service: https://voip.ms/en/invite/Mzc2NjM3 Data Service: https://refer.telnyx.com/refer/zrfmo Custom App Settings Shortcuts for Home Screen Next Week

I'm not aware if you can do it the way you mention, but you can used NextDNS and it pretty much cleans most of the ads.

If it ever interests you: https://nextdns.io/?from=d6jchbnv (my affiliate link).

My man, most Ubiquiti gear will allow you to install a whole plethora of modules because it runs on Linux (https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/220066768-Updating-Self-Hosted-UniFi-Network-Servers-Linux- as an example ..https://github.com/nextdns/nextdns/wiki/UnifiOS ). The maintenance of which is easily handled by any Linux sysadmin. I'm a dummy and run two custom modules for CloudFlare and NextDNS and have done so for 3+ years without a single failure. It's purely a cost benefit analysis. If one has the skills or a team with the skills...a large number of UBNT devices can do some amazing things (that aren't exposed via the GUI). It's why there is a HUGE number of small ISPs and WISPs that use them extensively (as another user in this thread posted). Now, don't get me wrong, can Tier 1 providers do more out of the box? For sure. Will they also natively support those features? For sure. Will they charge the customer multiples what UBNT does? For sure. It's pure cost vs benefit and where the rubber hits the road is mainly the support of advanced features. Your company/you can install a tonne of funky things on your UBNT gear...but the support of it is on you/your team. With a Tier 1 it is on their team (usually).

Instead check out https://nextdns.io/ .If you just want it for 1 device then you can use the free plan or buy the paid one for more requests. You can configure it however you want (similar to pi-hole) and on ios device it is one click easy to install profile (which I assume you already know). Privacy is respected and u can even check your log activity!

You download the app, create an account at the official website NextDNS.io, the the first page that will open will be the setup page. From there you will choose your device and follow the steps until your NextDNS account is connected to your device. For the blocklists I recommend this website for guidance. After that you’re all set.

Please read this: https://github.com/nextdns/nextdns/wiki

Pi-Hole - I have Pi-Hole running in a docker container on my server. My router then uses Pi-Hole as it's DNS provider. This blocks all adverts and trackers going across my network. There are still some that get through like YouTube ads but it blocks the majority including Google Analytics.

Some apps that are great for a homelab include a network-wide ad blocker and DNS server like Pi-hole, a Mastodon bot, a network speed monitor, open source home automation like Home Assistant, a media server like Plex, and many others.

PiHole (https://pi-hole.net/) No need to explain this one, PiHole rocks.

PiHole- https://pi-hole.net/

or if you are slightly tech yourself get a Raspberry Pi and load it up with stuff like https://www.home-assistant.io and https://pi-hole.net. I have considered doing stuff like this as a real job but I agree with u/Healthy-Car-1860 - I'd never let someone else have that power over my house so I doubt many people would

sudo git clone https://github.com/pi-hole/pi-hole /etc/.pihole cd /etc/.pihole sudo git checkout development-v6 ./automated\ install/basic-install.sh Anyone that was already running something on the old branches just need to:

Also you can use Pi-hole, you can install it on your PC and set it as your DNS server in TVs network settings.

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