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Block ads on home devices using a Raspberry Pi

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Re: Block ads on home devices using a Raspberry Pi

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Post by esnard »

suprjami wrote: post #12

I tried this some time ago, but it ended up far inferior to Adblock, both in the amount of extra stuff it let thru, and the amount of actually useful domains which end up on the blacklist. For example, the HiFi system I use to watch Netflix requires some Sony domain which is on most DNS blocklists. I ended up going back to Adblock.

Actually you can both systems at the same time. DNS blocking is one efficient solution for devices which doesn't have access to Adblock, but it doesn't block you from using Adblock on your computers and your compatible phones / tablets.

Re: Block ads on home devices using a Raspberry Pi

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Post by ausjke »

lifeisstillgood wrote: post #15

I have been thinking a bit about home router/squid solutions - with three kids now, I want to allow the free exploration of the sum of all human knowledge, but boy there is a lot of crap out there. So, DNS based blocking is both slow to react and needs constant vigilance. I think there are some open sourced DNS blacklists Secondly, I'm confused by YouTube - I value the idea of interview with rosa parks, but it's then…

I have been working on a solution for this over a year and will release a beta product around March 2016.

Re: Block ads on home devices using a Raspberry Pi

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Post by lifeisstillgood »

ausjke wrote: post #22
lifeisstillgood wrote: post #15

I have been thinking a bit about home router/squid solutions - with three kids now, I want to allow the free exploration of the sum of all human knowledge, but boy there is a lot of crap out there. So, DNS based blocking is both slow to react and needs constant vigilance. I think there are some open sourced DNS blacklists Secondly, I'm confused by YouTube - I value the idea of interview with rosa parks, but it's then…

I have been working on a solution for this over a year and will release a beta product around March 2016.

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Re: Block ads on home devices using a Raspberry Pi

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Post by gravypod »

edent wrote: post #14
gravypod wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You can put a hosts file on your router. That way it is automatic to ALL devices, no need for DNS tinkering.

Only if your router supports it. Many ISPs provide locked down routers with no access to hosts, no ability to change DNS servers, etc.

I'd just get a new router or DD-WRT. If you are spending all of the money on a Raspberry Pi and all equipment you should probably get a router that is free*.

Hell, add a wifi dongle, and now you have a kindof-good router.

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