hBlock Description
hBlock, a POSIX-compliant script, creates a hosts file that blocks your system from connecting to domains that are serving ads, tracking scripts, and malware. You can download the latest version of the default blocklist from our website. Or, you can create your own using the instructions on this project page. Block tracking, malware domains, and ads to improve your privacy and security. hBlock can be found in many package managers. A system timer can also be set to update the host's file regularly for new additions. Multiple options allow you to modify the default behavior of hBlock. The hBlock website offers nightly builds of the host's files, as well as other formats. Sometimes, you might need to temporarily disable the hBlock. A quick solution is to create a hosts file with no blocked domains.
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Domain Blocker
It helps you hide ads, avoid tracking and load pages faster. Domain Blocker was designed to be as efficient in terms of speed (CPU), memory (RAM) and efficiency (RAM). The idea behind Domain Blocker is that you won't ever use all of the rules in a blocklist with thousands of rules. Domain Blocker allows you to build your blocklist as you go. You can block advertisement domains to disable the display of certain pervasive ads. You can block tracking domains to prevent services from obtaining information about your browsing habits. You can save traffic and speed up pages by blocking requests from unneeded domains. Keep Facebook off the Whitelist, and do more! To intercept HTTP requests from your browser, you can read and modify all data on websites that you visit. Absolutely free and without ads
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Technitium DNS Server
Your entire network can be blocked from malware and ads at the DNS level! Self-host a DNS server to protect privacy and security. Technitium DNS Server, an open-source authoritative and recursive DNS server, can be used to self-host a DNS server. It is easy to use and requires no configuration. Domain name resolution is not something that anyone really needs to worry about. It works behind the scenes and is difficult to understand. The majority of computer software uses the operating systems DNS resolver, which queries the ISP's DNS server using UDP protocol. This method works well for most people, but your ISP can see what websites you can visit, even if the website uses HTTPS security. Some ISPs can also redirect, block, or inject content into websites that you visit, even if you use a different DNS provider, such as Google DNS or Cloudflare.
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Surfshark
Surfshark, a privacy protection company, offers a seamless VPN with a strong emphasis on security. It offers intuitive apps for all devices, thousands IP addresses in 63 different countries, and 3200+ bare metal servers for the fastest speeds. Surfshark VPN is a great solution for small businesses and people who use a lot of devices. It offers unlimited simultaneous connections to each account.
Surfshark includes a free CleanWeb feature which blocks malware and phishing attempts, as well as doubles up as an ad blocker. It also includes Kill Switch to protect sensitive data in the event of connection drops, and Whitelister (a.k.a. Split-tunneling allows apps and sites bypass the VPN, and MultiHop allows them to connect via multiple servers.
It is also one of few VPN providers to have passed an independent audit and been awarded a seal-of-approval from the AV–TEST, an independent IT security institute.
You can try it risk-free with a 30-day money back guarantee.
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Ad And Stuff Blocker
Ad and Stuff Blocker (AASB), is an ad-blocker and other stuff content blocker for Safari on Mac OSX or iOS. It is designed to give you the best experience "out of the box". There are no fancy statistics and UI. It is a simple UI that whitelists websites. This will hopefully not be a problem. AASB for Safari (iOS) offers a similar experience. Ad And Stuff VPN Content filter (AASVPN for Android) uses the VPN feature to block ads and porn in all Android apps, not just web browsers. It allows you to create your own hosts file for Android. It intercepts DNS requests (how names such as google.com are translated into IP addresses) only. If the request is for a domain from the hosts database, it returns an Unknown reply. It forwards the request to OpenDNS, but it can be modified in the preferences.
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Pricing
Pricing Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Yes
Integrations
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hBlock
Website:
hblock.molinero.dev/
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Linux
Type of Training
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