DNS With Content Filtering

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by yumms, Apr 12, 2012.

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  1. yumms

    yumms Registered Member

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    Hi everyone, I'm looking for a DNS service that allows custom content filtering (to block domains). I know of opendns but it's limited to 25 domains that can be blocked.

    Are there any other free DNS filtering services that allow custom filters?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Circe

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    Maybe K9 webprotection will do the job for you? Its free.
    http://www1.k9webprotection.com/
    K9 Features to protect your children:
    Web site blocking by category, including pornography, illegal drugs, personals/dating, violence/hate/racism
    Easy pre-set levels to choose from depending on the age of your children
    SafeSearch enabled on all search engines to show cleaner search results
    Time restrictions, including NightGuard(tm), to disallow internet access during designated times
    Custom “always allow” and “always block” lists for your personal preferences
    Ability to override a block with the parent password
    Tamper resistant for more savvy kids
    Reports showing activity to categories of web sites
    Real-time categorization of new web sites
    Compatible with Windows or Mac machines
     
  3. yumms

    yumms Registered Member

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    Thanks for the suggestions, I looked on the K9 website and it asks you to download a client which must be installed. I'm looking to block content on tablets, phones, smart tv, etc.

    Thats why I was hoping for a solution such as a DNS filtering.
     
  4. Brocke

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    use opendns and setup your router that will work
     
  5. yumms

    yumms Registered Member

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    Opendns is great but it only allows maximum of 25 custom domains to be blocked. Thats the main issue with opendns.

    Anyone know when Comodo DNS is coming out of beta? That is supposed to have custom filtering?
     
  6. Trooper

    Trooper Registered Member

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    You could try DynDNS. That is what I use.
     
  7. yumms

    yumms Registered Member

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    Is it free?

    I'm dumb, my FIOS router has parental controls already built in. I can just use that to block domains. Doh.
     
  8. 1000db

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    Are you wanting to block more than 25 specific domains? OpenDNS blocks several categories of domain types which is what I do; then I make a few exceptions to not block. For example I have all social networking sites blocked except one that my forces me not to block.
     
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