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Dashboard Update - Mac Config Generator (October 2024)

Improve your content blocking system with our Config Generator for Mac, which allows you to protect specific settings on a Mac.

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Improved Content Filtering VPN Bypass Prevention with iOS 18

Apple's latest iOS update is a huge win if you use a Content Filtering VPN

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Apple's Better Screen Time Alternative

Apple provides a better alternative to Screen Time that solves for the most common weaknesses and provides more restrictive control over an iPhone.

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Dashboard Beta Update - New Tools and Improvements (August 2024)

Exciting updates to the Tech Lockdown dashboard in August 2024

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Prevent Turning Off Wi-Fi on an iPhone

Keep an iPhone connected to a filtered Wi-Fi connection.

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Dashboard Beta Update - Improved Scheduling (June 24, 2024)

New improvements to scheduling the Tech Lockdown dashboard.

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Scammers Target Users of Popular Todo App on Google

I recently came across a developer on X (twitter) who stumbled onto a phishing website that looked exactly like a popular todolist app. This phishing tactic is difficult to catch even if you are technically savvy.

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How to Configure Freedom Blocker for Content Blocking

Freedom Blocker is an excellent choice for Content Blocking, but how do you set yourself up for success?

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Dashboard Beta Update (May 24, 2024)

New improvements to the Tech Lockdown dashboard (Beta).

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Content Blocking and Bypass Prevention: Where should you draw the line?

How far should you go with creating an effective blocking system? We'll examine the most effective techniques that exist and some other ways to make a blocking system effective.

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Tech Lockdown Beta Released

The new platform is now in Beta and available to the general public.

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How to Quit Social Media

Uninstalling a social media app or deactivating an account often doesn't go far enough towards quitting social media for good.

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How to Fix Screen Time App Limits not Working

If app limits aren't working with Apple Screen Time, consider these workaround and possible fixes.

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Android vs iPhone: Which is Better for Content Blocking and Preventing Bypass?

We compare iPhone and Android smartphones from the perspective of someone prioritizing a blocking system to break addictions.

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Solving for Common Problems with Apple Screen Time

Fix some of the common issues with Apple Screen Time so that your blocking system accounts for common loopholes, limitations, and compatibility issues.

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DNS Security Threats 101

How to create a DNS Content Policy that protects from online security threats.

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Tech Lockdown Alpha Released!

A new version of Tech Lockdown has just entered early access.

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How Do You Actually Reduce Smartphone Screen Time?

Learn about techniques that actually work to help you reduce Screen Time on your smartphone.

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What is WisePhone?

Comparing an out-of-the-box dumb phone with a managed device.

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CleanBrowsing Setup Guide and Review

We compare CleanBrowsing's DNS filtering service and see what their strengths and weaknesses are.

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What is Incognito Mode?

Parents and Accountability Partners should be aware of what Incognito Mode, how it affects content filtering, and different techniques for blocking it.

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Parent's Guide to Choosing a Router with Parental Control Support

Learn about different options parents should consider when choosing a home router.

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Is Family Link a good option for Parents and Individuals?

We take a look at Family Link, what features it provides for parents and individuals, and how effective it is at blocking content.

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How to Setup and Configure Cloudflare for Families on a Home Network

Learn the best practices for setting up Cloudflare for families on a home network.

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Enforcing Restrictions on iOS: An Overview of Supervised and Managed iPhone Capabilities

Learn about how to prevent bypass of content blocking solutions on iOS using device management techniques.

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How to Configure Cold Turkey for Better Blocking and Bypass Prevention

Cold Turkey is an effective blocking tool that can be improved even further with our recommendations.

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Buybuy Baby Liquidation Sale Scam - Why New Domains are a Security Risk

How the Buybuy Baby liquidation sale scam works and how to protect yourself from future Phishing scams.

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Setting up NextDNS on your devices and home network

Learn about NextDNS, and how to set up your devices to use it.

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The Best K9 Web Protection Alternatives with Effective Blocking and Bypass Prevention

Learn about K9 Web Protection Alternatives for Protecting and Filtering your Network and Devices

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How to Block Explicit Content on Twitter (aka X)

Learn about how to block content on Twitter

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How to block content on YouTube

Learn how to block Adult Content and more on YouTube

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How to Setup and Configure OpenDNS Home on a Home Network

Learn how to set up and configure OpenDNS Home on your entire home network instead of just one device.

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Best DNS Filters for Blocking Porn at Home (Updated for 2024)

The best porn blocking DNS Filters ranked by the factors that are important to people who are serious about filtering porn off of their technology.

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How to Filter NSFW content on Reddit

Learn how to filter content within reddit.com to block access to NSFW subreddits and content.

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How to Block Adult Websites on Google Chrome

There are several ways to block adult sites on the Chrome, and some of them are better than others. Here's the instructions and downsides to each method

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How to automatically update a Content Filter when an IP address changes

Home network addresses change frequently, which will break any content filters being used on the network. Here's how to automatically update a filter with IP address changes.

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What Are The Best Alternatives To Google Family Link?

Family Link is entirely free and helpful in controlling screen time and tracking your kid's location. Unfortunately, this parental control app is easy to bypass.

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Highlights from the book "Your Brain on Porn" by Gary Wilson

If you're curious about the effects of internet porn, whether or not it is addictive, and how to stop watching it, this book will serve as the most helpful resource for you.

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