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1) This is centralized so you wouldn't have to edit on every PC/device 2) It's a bit tricky to edit the hosts file on an iPhone..

• fancy_pantser 11y ago
  re #2: it's only two steps to install a proxy-based adblocker and then set a proxy for your internet connection. Same goes on Android.
  • mverwijs 11y ago
    A filtering proxy takes many more CPU cycles than this solution. This is a lot more efficient.
  • gravypod 11y ago
    A hosts file on a router would be much faster than anything else. Nullrouting packets before they even enter your LAN is possible the best thing you can do.
• gravypod 11y ago
  You can put a hosts file on your router. That way it is automatic to ALL devices, no need for DNS tinkering.
  • edent 11y ago
    Only if your router supports it. Many ISPs provide locked down routers with no access to hosts, no ability to change DNS servers, etc.
    • gravypod 11y ago
      I'd just get a new router or DD-WRT. If you are spending all of the money on a Raspberry Pi and all equipment you should probably get a router that is free*. Hell, add a wifi dongle, and now you have a kindof-good router.