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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Pi-hole: Block Ads and Trackers on Your Network 🌐🚫

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  Eric deQuevedo 😄

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🚫 Pi-hole: Block Ads and Trackers on Your Network 🌐

What is Pi-hole?

Pi-hole is a free and open-source DNS sinkhole that can be used to block ads and trackers on your network. It is a lightweight software that can be installed on a Raspberry Pi or other compatible device.

Why use Pi-hole? 🤔

There are many reasons to use Pi-hole, including:

• 💰 It is free and open-source.
• 🛠️ It is easy to install and configure.
• 🚫 It is very effective at blocking ads and trackers.
• 🏠 It can be used on any network, including home networks and businesses.

How to set up Pi-hole on a Raspberry Pi 🍓💻

To set up Pi-hole on a Raspberry Pi, you will need the following:

1. A Raspberry Pi 3 or newer.
2. A microSD card with at least 8GB of storage.
3. A power supply for the Raspberry Pi.
4. A computer with an internet connection.

Once you have these things, you can follow these steps to set up Pi-hole:

1. Download the latest Raspbian image from the Raspberry Pi website.
2. Write the Raspbian image to the microSD card using a tool such as Etcher.
3. Insert the microSD card into the Raspberry Pi.
4. Connect the Raspberry Pi to a power supply and to your network.
5. Once the Raspberry Pi boots up, open a web browser and navigate to
6. Follow the instructions on the Pi-hole website to complete the setup.

Once Pi-hole is set up, it will start blocking ads and trackers on your network. You can check the status of Pi-hole by visiting

Tips for using Pi-hole 📚🛡️

Here are some tips for using Pi-hole:

• Use a strong password for your Pi-hole admin account. 🔑
• Keep Pi-hole up to date. ⏫
• Use a firewall to protect your Pi-hole from unauthorized access. 🚒
• Consider using a VPN to protect your privacy. 🔒

I hope this helps! 😊

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