DNS blocking is an effective countermeasure against sites that distribute pirated or illegal software. In response to the increasing number of requests for DNS blocking, TorrentFreak, a media outlet ...

In this age of malware attacks and phishing attempts, you need more security than simply an antivirus and a firewall. In our attempt to find good software that counters malware attacks and provides ...

OpenWrt is an open source, Linux-based operating system designed for routers and other wireless devices. It’s been around for more than two decades and for most of that time it’s been offered ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) announced last week that the OpenWrt One, a Wi-Fi router ...

OpenWrt is a free and open source, Linux-based operating system designed for routers and other networking applications. While it’s most often used as an aftermarket replacement for the firmware that ...

Domain Name System (DNS) plays a crucial role in translating domain names into IP addresses, enabling you to access websites and services seamlessly. However, the default DNS provided by your internet ...

Cisco has suspended operations in France and Portugal after legal action by Canal Plus aimed at blocking pirate-run streaming sites. In recent months Canal has intensified is battle against the ...

The default firmware that comes preinstalled with the router, is good enough for the general consensus, however, we the tech geeks should explore some custom firmware as well. There are various custom ...

If you're looking to protect your household from the seedy side of the internet, DNS-based filtering is a simple way to block undesirable websites. CleanBrowsing helps keep your internet service safe ...

Dnsmasq has a great feature where you can setup a tag, e.g. for children's devices, with separate DNS servers to announce (in this case OpenDNS filtered) and then have that tag assigned in various ...