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Control D is a customizable DNS filtering and traffic redirection platform that leverages Secure DNS protocols like DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-QUIC, with support for Legacy DNS. With Control D you can: block malicious threats, block unwanted types of content network wide (ads & trackers, IoT telemetry, adult content, socials, and more), redirect traffic using transparent proxies and gain visibility on network events and usage patterns, with client level granularity. Think of it as your personal Authoritative DNS resolver for the entire Internet that gives you granular control over what domains get resolved, redirected or blocked.

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hBlock is a shell script that complies with POSIX standards, designed to compile a list of domains associated with advertisements, tracking scripts, and malicious software from various sources to create a hosts file, as well as other formats, effectively blocking access to these domains. You can visit our website to download the latest version of the standard blocklist, and you also have the option to create your own blocklist by following the guidelines provided on the project page. By utilizing hBlock, you can enhance your security and privacy by preventing connections to domains that serve ads, tracking, and malware. The tool is accessible through different package managers for easy installation. Furthermore, users have the ability to set a system timer that automatically updates the hosts file with new entries on a regular basis. The default settings of hBlock can be modified using a range of customizable options tailored to your preferences. For those interested, nightly builds of the hosts file and other formats are available on the hBlock website for download. If you find it necessary to disable hBlock temporarily, you can easily generate a hosts file that omits all blocked domains as a quick workaround. This flexibility allows users to maintain control over their browsing experience while still benefiting from enhanced protection.