Setting up a Pi-hole for adblocking at home
is a relatively easy and affordable way to keep unwanted ads at bay. To set
up a Pi-hole, I recieved my Raspberry Pi device from school and downloading
the Pi-hole software. Once I had the Pi-hole software, I connected my
Raspberry Pi to my home network and configured my devices to use the Pi-hole
as their DNS server. The Pi-hole software acts as a DNS sinkhole, meaning
that it intercepts requests for domain name system (DNS) resolution and
blocks any requests that match known ad domains. By blocking ad domains at
the DNS level, the Pi-hole can prevent ads from ever reaching my devices in
the first place, making for a faster and more streamlined browsing
experience.
One of the best things about using a Pi-hole for adblocking is that it's highly customizable. I was able to configure the Pi-hole to block not just ads, but also other unwanted content, such as tracking scripts and malware domains. I also had the ability to whitelist certain domains that I wanted to allow through, which is helpful for preventing false positives. Overall, setting up a Pi-hole for adblocking was a straightforward process that has had a noticeable impact on my online experience. With the Pi-hole in place, I no longer have to worry about annoying ads and other unwanted content slowing down my browsing or invading my privacy. If you're looking for an affordable and effective way to block ads at home, I would definitely recommend giving the Pi-hole a try. The video above is me doing a walk-through of my project to turn in for grading.