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| author | Shipwreckt <me@shipwreckt.co.uk> | 2025-10-31 20:02:14 +0000 |
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| committer | Shipwreckt <me@shipwreckt.co.uk> | 2025-10-31 20:02:14 +0000 |
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diff --git a/src/posts/Pi-hole.md b/src/posts/Pi-hole.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fa2f349 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/posts/Pi-hole.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +--- +title: Pi-hole +date: 2024-09-18 +layout: post +tags: + - linux + - tech +--- +## Introduction +I've been rather busy with school lately, but I still have time to tinker! For a while now, I have wanted to use Pi-hole with my router, but I've either been busy with <a href="/posts/gentoo">Gentoo</a> or school. However, I have finally found the time and inspiration to install Pi-hole on my home server! + +*** + +## What is Pi-hole ? +<img class="right-image" width="250" src="/images/logos/pihole.png"> +<a href="https://pi-hole.net/">Pi-hole</a> is a DNS sinkhole that can be used with your router to protect your other devices without installing any client-side software. For the most part, Pi-hole is used for only blocking ads, but there is more you can do with it, for example, logging internet activity and blocking websites. + +### benefits of using Pi-Hole +- Network wide adblocker +- Saves bandwith due to adblocker +- Adblocker on all mobile apps +- Free of cost +- Can function as a DHCP server +- Easy-to-install +*** +## Installing +Since I'm using Arch Linux as my server OS, the only real option I had was to use the <a href="https://github.com/pi-hole/docker-pi-hole">Docker</a> container. It was relatively easy to install, though I did encounter some issues, mostly due to me not reading what to do. Overall, I'd say it was easy to set up and configure for all my devices to use. + +## Blocklist +I have a number of websites blocked to avoid visiting suspicious sites or being tracked. The best source for blocklists from what I can tell is <a href="https://firebog.net/">Firebog</a>. I recommend using only the lists marked in green, as those coloured blue are either no longer maintained or may interfere with your normal day to day web browsing. Additionally I would just add the top three lists from each category to cover a good enought basis. + +*** + +## Conclusion +I really do like Pi-hole and I see myself using it for the forseeable future as it just does a whole bunch of intresting bits that help me be more secure online. |