• doyadig@lemmy.world
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          DNS doesn’t have the capability to block YouTube ads. You’ll need an adblocker or use YouTube frontends such as Piped to avoid those cancerous ads.

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          For blocking YouTube ads, I cannot recommend Vinegar more. It’s a safari extension that replaces the default YouTube player with a standard HTML5 video tag. Which means all the functionality of iOS videos (PiP, backgrounding, scrubbing) and no ads.

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      Is there an ELI5 for what NextDNS is/does? I downloaded and enabled it because I see it recommended often enough, but I have no idea what it does for me or if there’s anything else I need to be doing with it.

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        NextDNS is a privacy respecting DNS service. You can learn more HERE. If you’re unable to self host your own PiHole or Adguard Home, it’s the next best option.

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          Even if you are able to self host Pi-hole or AGH, NextDNS is a great option because you can use it even when you’re not at home. I use it on all of my mobile devices.

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            You can do the same with the aforementioned self hosted services. A little easier with Adguard Home, but not impossible with Pi-Hole.

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    No apps, just use a DNS server that blocks ads. I like Control D. They have servers with many major blocklists and can be used with DoH, DoT, or just old unencrypted DNS if needed.

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      First time I hear about Control D. Have you by any chance used it and NextDNS? If yes: Which one do you think is better and wyh?