Do you use a DNS, does it have any benefits ?

[Rainmaker]

I use 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1

I do it because Virgin routers block naughty websites and I can’t be bothered to call them up to have the family filter deactivated.

You should use (encrypted) non-logging DNS anyway, but you don't need to call VM for that. Just sign in to My Virgin Media and then click Account settings > Online security. From there, disable 'Child safe' Here is a direct link.

 

[JollyJamma]

You should use (encrypted) non-logging DNS anyway, but you don't need to call VM for that. Just sign in to My Virgin Media and then click Account settings > Online security. From there, disable 'Child safe' Here is a direct link.

I’m not in charge of the account.

I’m renting a property and I then have to ask the landlord to disable it because I want to look at adult websites.

I don’t really want to do that.

I have also noted that it blocks my access to NordVPNs website and if I want to update my Linux installation (apt get update).

I just manually set the DNS for security reasons, as you said.

 

[Disco_P]

I use cloudflares dns on my home router cause it's the best of the preset ones and I've had no reason to lookup quad9's DoT address.

All my android devices use adguard's dns, control d's inhouse blocklist or oisd hosted by control d.

Just wish that android would natively support DoH as many public wifi networks block the DoT port so I have to manually disable the private dns which is a right pain in the bumhole.

 

[ChrisD.]

Just wish that android would natively support DoH as many public wifi networks block the DoT port so I have to manually disable the private dns which is a right pain in the bumhole.

I use on-demand VPN, when my phone loses my home WiFi it'll VPN to home using Wireguard.

 

[SpellowHouse]

I use 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1

I do it because Virgin routers block naughty websites and I can’t be bothered to call them up to have the family filter deactivated.

Oh, they do that via DNS do they? Not that I care, I am with Zen anyway, but I always wondered.

 

[Orcvader]

Just wish that android would natively support DoH as many public wifi networks block the DoT port so I have to manually disable the private dns which is a right pain in the bumhole.

I've been using this to add a quick toggle for private DNS: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.jpwolfso.privdnsqt/

I wish it was smarter where it can auto detect which WiFi network you're on though.

 

[Disco_P]

I've been using this to add a quick toggle for private DNS: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.jpwolfso.privdnsqt/

I wish it was smarter where it can auto detect which WiFi network you're on though.

Thanks, I've installed it and after a minor cockup with running the adb command, it is working well.

 

[mrk]

Always used Google (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4) and always been fast/good.

I use 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1

I do it because Virgin routers block naughty websites and I can’t be bothered to call them up to have the family filter deactivated.

Lol sounds like someone doesn't want to tell the account holder they need to view smut

otherwise you'd have done it via the online account area

 

[Deleted member 77746]

Lol sounds like someone doesn't want to tell the account holder they need to view smut

 

[ChrisD.]

GAMBLING, always gambling.

 

[2013]

Sorry guys for not replying in ages, I've had my hands full and not had the chance for much or to reply in a few weeks.
Ive not had the chance to make any changes or update the DNS, so I'm still at the point I was when I started the post.

I've had a chance to check the messages and update.

for now im looking for something easy like a DNS IP I can use to replace my router IP or something I can use with windows.

ControlD are the customisable DNS service run by Windscribe VPN. They're reputable as far as these things go. OP, it sounds like you're quite a bit of learning behind being able to run your own server, let alone safely and reliably. First learn Linux, basic networking and how DNS works, and then add the services (AdGuard Home) on top of your existing knowledge base.

Custom DNS services which allow you to block ads and trackers include NextDNS, AdGuard DNS (free service isn't customisable but will block ads, the personal/paid service allows you to set everything up yourself on their website), RethinkDNS, DNSWarden (and more).

If you're choosing blocklists, whether for your own use or on a provided service, Hagezi Pro++ is about the best set and forget comprehensive list you can get - no other lists required. It's more aggressive than OISD but tends to not have any false positives (your naughty sites, payment gateways and shopping will all work fine). Those two names won't mean anything to you yet, but by the end of the week they ought to (if you read around).

Edit: As an easy 'how to do this' guide rather than a 'how this all works from the ground up, and how to run your own' guide, check out Yokoffing's NextDNS config guide on Github. NextDNS is probably the fastest customisable DNS service you can get and it's cheap per year. You can follow the linked guide to set it up safely - again I'd recommend just using Hagezi's Pro++ list only and see how you get on.

Thank you, I've just started to learn linux in my spare time.

like you a few people have suggested setting up linux but I have some learning to do, I mostly use windows I've use linux OS like mint and ubuntu for basic need because its easy to because of the winodws like look/feal. unless someone knows a simple way to run on window without making things complicated.
I dont really have a spare system, I assume the linux system would also need to run all the time.
a few people have suggested getting a raspberry Pi and setting up linux, which are hard to get at the moment at least at a reasonable price like they should be.

I was thinking Custom DNS services maybe a good option for now, one that can just be setup on my Router, this will not need me to buy and setup another system which will then need to run 24/7.
Im not 100% sure which to use. the more I look the more options I see, from what I remember a few people did suggest cloudflair, quad9 but they dont have the ad blocking, i dont really know know how well the adblocking DNS will work or if they will cause any issues but the only 2 I have found are Ad-guard and ControlD, from your suggestion I also see NextDNS but the free option is limited at 300,000 queries/month No idea if that would be ok for a families use also I think you need an account to use NextDNS from the look of the site.


I will need to look into blocklists and Hagezi Pro++ never heard of it before.

Ill check out Yokoffing's NextDNS config guide on Github. NextDNS is probably the fastest customisable DNS service you can get and it's cheap per year.

 

[Rainmaker]

I will need to look into blocklists and Hagezi Pro++ never heard of it before.

Use the Pro list, rather than the Pro++ I originally recommended. The guy who makes the lists made some changes, and Pro++ is quite a bit more aggressive now, and might cause you some headaches. Just regular Pro will catch all the nasties (ads, trackers, etc) without causing you any problems in daily browsing/usage. NextDNS is fine if you want to pay, but just plugging in AdGuard DNS for free will work for now and also catch ads etc while you decide:

94.140.14.14
94.140.15.15

And on the off-chance you have IPv6 (if you don't know, you don't need it):

2a10:50c0::ad1:ff
2a10:50c0::ad2:ff

Those will have you off to the races as soon as you press 'Apply'. No charges.

 

[Kol]

Use the Pro list, rather than the Pro++ I originally recommended. The guy who makes the lists made some changes, and Pro++ is quite a bit more aggressive now, and might cause you some headaches. Just regular Pro will catch all the nasties (ads, trackers, etc) without causing you any problems in daily browsing/usage. NextDNS is fine if you want to pay, but just plugging in AdGuard DNS for free will work for now and also catch ads etc while you decide:

94.140.14.14
94.140.15.15

And on the off-chance you have IPv6 (if you don't know, you don't need it):

2a10:50c0::ad1:ff
2a10:50c0::ad2:ff

Those will have you off to the races as soon as you press 'Apply'. No charges.

Rainmaker, as a nextdns user would you recommend only using the pro list? I've played around with having the OISD & Steven Black lists and made some changes recently which broke a few things. Wondering whether I'm wasting my time having more than one switched on if just the pro list you recommend would be sufficient.

 

[Rainmaker]

Rainmaker, as a nextdns user would you recommend only using the pro list? I've played around with having the OISD & Steven Black lists and made some changes recently which broke a few things. Wondering whether I'm wasting my time having more than one switched on if just the pro list you recommend would be sufficient.

Hagezi Pro already includes Steven Black and OISD, but with false positives and dead domains removed.

* Go to the Security tab and enable everything except newly registered domains and dynamic DNS domains.

* Under Privacy, remove all blocklists (including NextDNS ads & trackers - it's prone to false positives). Then enable just Hagezi Pro. Further down the page, feel free to then also enable the native tracker blockers (Hagezi does cover these too, but no harm done), and enable Block disguised third party trackers, and Allow affiliate & tracking links (NextDNS proxies them anonymously, so sites won't break but trackers/advertisers won't know it's you).

Done.

 

[Kol]

Legend - thank you @Rainmaker

 

[2013]

Use the Pro list, rather than the Pro++ I originally recommended. The guy who makes the lists made some changes, and Pro++ is quite a bit more aggressive now, and might cause you some headaches. Just regular Pro will catch all the nasties (ads, trackers, etc) without causing you any problems in daily browsing/usage. NextDNS is fine if you want to pay, but just plugging in AdGuard DNS for free will work for now and also catch ads etc while you decide:

94.140.14.14
94.140.15.15

And on the off-chance you have IPv6 (if you don't know, you don't need it):

2a10:50c0::ad1:ff
2a10:50c0::ad2:ff

Those will have you off to the races as soon as you press 'Apply'. No charges.

Thank you, ill give AdGuard try.
I was would I have issues with some site not working correctly, like you get when using adblockers or would it bypass them ?

 

[Django x2]

Yes you could consider it home work.

Which DNS ? That could be something someone could suggest, I was looking at the cloudflare DNS before but Ive really looked into anything. I was looking to get more information and to see if its something worth considering.

My man hasn't heard of chat GPT

 

[Rainmaker]

Thank you, ill give AdGuard try.
I was would I have issues with some site not working correctly, like you get when using adblockers or would it bypass them ?

Sorry I didn't get a notification for a reply. No you shouldn't see any issues. The anti-adblock scripts you refer to are javascript based, and work inside your browser. DNS blocking stops you connecting to unwanted domains in the first place. Bad lists can cause issues, for sure, but that's not one of them.

 

[2013]

Sorry I didn't get a notification for a reply. No you shouldn't see any issues. The anti-adblock scripts you refer to are javascript based, and work inside your browser. DNS blocking stops you connecting to unwanted domains in the first place. Bad lists can cause issues, for sure, but that's not one of them.

Thank you for getting back to me.
That helps a lot, I was just worried about minor issues like this, I have nothing to worry about now.

 

[2013]

Use the Pro list, rather than the Pro++ I originally recommended. The guy who makes the lists made some changes, and Pro++ is quite a bit more aggressive now, and might cause you some headaches. Just regular Pro will catch all the nasties (ads, trackers, etc) without causing you any problems in daily browsing/usage. NextDNS is fine if you want to pay, but just plugging in AdGuard DNS for free will work for now and also catch ads etc while you decide:

94.140.14.14
94.140.15.15

And on the off-chance you have IPv6 (if you don't know, you don't need it):

2a10:50c0::ad1:ff
2a10:50c0::ad2:ff

Those will have you off to the races as soon as you press 'Apply'. No charges.

Hi I was wondering if you could help, I've been using and testing a few different DNS, I found control D to be the best for some of the ad blocking (better than ad guard) , with Hagezi Pro to be the best , Hagezi Pro and Hagezi Pro+ to be similar.

The downside is I still cant block facebook ads and some youtube ads on the TV.
are you having any similar issues ?