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Diagram of a custom domain rule being added, tested and removed in a local filtering setup.
Everyday Use2026/10/19
How to Add and Test a Custom Blocked Domain
Find a domain with browser tools, add one custom DNS block, and test the result. Learn how subdomains match and why removing a rule may not unblock a name.
Comparison diagram of Android Private DNS hostnames and local Wi-Fi DNS IP addresses.
Setup Guides2026/10/19
Android Private DNS vs Wi-Fi DNS for a Local Ad Blocker
Understand Android Private DNS hostnames and local Wi-Fi DNS addresses, check VPN overrides, test your home filter, and restore the previous phone settings.
Diagram showing video and advertising requests sharing one delivery domain and the limits of DNS filtering.
DNS Basics2026/10/19
Can DNS Block YouTube Ads? Understand the Limits Before You Buy
DNS filtering cannot reliably remove YouTube video ads. Learn why shared delivery domains matter and what to expect on browsers, phones, and TVs.
Diagram separating visible DNS domain requests from encrypted page content and other tracking methods.
DNS Basics2026/10/19
Can DNS Filtering Stop Tracking? What It Can and Cannot See
See which tracking connections DNS filtering can block, what a DNS lookup reveals, and which browser privacy controls address the gaps it leaves.
Educational illustration of a Windows computer changing its active network DNS resolver.
Setup Guides2026/10/19
How to Change DNS on Windows 11 for a Local Ad Blocker
Set Windows 11 DNS to a local ad blocker, identify the active adapter, check encrypted DNS and VPN overrides, test requests, and restore your previous settings.
Educational illustration of an iPhone and iPad changing DNS for a home Wi-Fi network.
Setup Guides2026/10/19
How to Change Wi-Fi DNS on an iPhone or iPad
Change DNS for one iPhone or iPad Wi-Fi network, test the local filtering path, understand mobile data and privacy limits, and restore automatic DNS safely.