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Ad Blockers
DNS filtering, browser extensions and how ad blocking actually works.
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AdGuard Home vs Pi-hole: I Ran Both for 3 Months, Here’s My Verdict
AdGuard Home vs Pi-hole after 3 months of running both at home: setup, encrypted DNS, per-client rules, Indian router quirks, and my verdict.
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DNS-Level Ad Blocking Explained: How Blocking Works Before the Ad Even Loads
How DNS-level ad blocking kills ads before they download: the mechanics, the data savings on capped Indian plans, and where it cannot help.
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uBlock Origin: The Complete Guide (Settings Most People Never Touch)
Master uBlock Origin in 2026: Manifest V3 realities, Indian filter lists, the element picker, dynamic filtering, and smart whitelisting.
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Pi-hole Setup Guide: Block Ads on Every Device in Your Home
Set up Pi-hole on a Raspberry Pi to block ads on every device at home, with fixes for JioFiber and Airtel router DNS quirks and real Indian costs.