Pi-hole® Network-wide Ad Blocking

Release date: June, 2015

Pi-hole is a free and open-source software that acts as a network-wide ad blocker for all devices connected to it. It works by blocking DNS requests to known ad-serving domains by routing them through a local server. This can be used to block ads on all devices connected to the network, including computers, smartphones, and smart TVs. Additionally, Pi-hole can also be used to block malware, tracking, and other unwanted network traffic. Pi-hole can be installed on a variety of devices, including the Raspberry Pi.

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