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Set Up Multiple NextDNS Configurations for Encrypted DNS on the pcWRT Router
Posted on November 17, 2021 by pcwrt in How To, Router, Security.You can set up multiple configurations in NextDNS, each with different block lists. These configurations map neatly to the Access Control profiles on the pcWRT router. As a result, you can apply different NextDNS filtering configurations to different devices on your network directly from the router, without the need to set up NextDNS on each […]
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6 VPN leak scenarios and how to prevent them
Posted on August 29, 2021 by pcwrt in Security, VPN.TL;DR: the pcWRT router naturally protects you from the 6 leak scenarios listed below (i.e., no extra work needed). But if you’re using another VPN solution, read on. 1. DNS Leak DNS Leak is the most common type of leak when you are connected to a VPN. Even after your VPN is successfully connected, there’s […]
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Is Google using fingerprinting to track you?
Posted on August 11, 2021 by pcwrt in Security, VPN.What’s your location? A post on Reddit reported that Google continues to display his actual address despite him using a VPN, turning off WiFi and blocking Geolocation. He even tried fresh installations. Intrigued by the post, I did the tests described here to understand the behavior. To eliminate the possibility of tracking by cookies, I […]
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Use OpenDNS for Ad Blocking?
Posted on January 29, 2021 by pcwrt in Router, Security.A lot of people use OpenDNS on their home networks to block contents that might be harmful to children. Some were asking whether OpenDNS can add a filtering category to block unwanted ads. The answer from OpenDNS was no, and for good reason. As a result, if you want to use a DNS service to […]
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The Complete Guide to Setting up a WireGuard® VPN Server at Home with pcWRT
Posted on January 28, 2021 by pcwrt in How To, VPN.There are many situations where a home VPN server may be useful. First of all, it allows you to securely access your home network remotely. And if you have a network wide ad blocker at home, you can still use it while you are away, by tunneling your device back to the home network. You […]
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Is WyzeCam Sending Data to Servers Other Than AWS?
Posted on January 26, 2021 by pcwrt in Security, Technology.When the WyzeCam started selling a few years back, there was an alarming review on Amazon stating that it was sending data all over the world. The reviewer claimed seeing traffic heading to China, Japan and Germany, among other locations. The review on Amazon is probably no longer available. But the discussion on Reddit is […]
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3 Ways to Block Snapchat on Router
Posted on January 20, 2021 by pcwrt in Parental Control, Router.Configure your router to use OpenDNS When you block the Social Networking category on OpenDNS, Snapchat will be blocked. In order to make this work, you’ll need to sign up for OpenDNS Home, and configure your router to use OpenDNS. Here are the steps: Create an OpenDNS account. Enter the OpenDNS addresses, 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220, […]
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Stream movies from PC to Firestick with Kodi
Posted on January 16, 2021 by pcwrt in How To.Putting Kodi on your Firestick is one of the best ways to watch movies on your big screen TV. The Firestick provides convenient remote controls and high quality playback, while various Kodi addons bring you vast amounts of video sources from the Internet. However, I’m not going to show you how to install and use […]
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How does my browser know my real location when I’m on a VPN?
Posted on January 8, 2021 by pcwrt in Technology, WiFi.On a computer that doesn’t have GPS and cellular connection, how does your browser get your location? The obvious answer is it uses your IP address. But that is not true. You can do two simple tests to confirm this: Open https://browserleaks.com/geo. Click Allow Location Access when prompted. Check your location and Accuracy. More likely […]
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How to bypass VPN for certain web sites or apps
Posted on January 4, 2021 by pcwrt in How To, Router, VPN.There are situations where you want to bypass your VPN for certain web sites or apps. For example, you might want to pass all traffic from some devices through VPN, except for when those devices visit streaming web sites such as Netflix, Hulu etc. Some VPN clients give you the ability to choose which apps […]
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