Shut your Pi-Hole! (Build your own Network-wide Ad Blocker)
Introduction Sure it’s easy to install an ad blocker in your favorite browser, but say you want to block ads on ALL your devices – phone, kid’s computer, even your living room Chromecast? You’ll need to set up “Pi-hole”! This Raspberry Pi add-on attaches to your home router and can block ads, including in-game ads, across any device connected to your network. So what are you waiting for? Grab your Pi and let’s get “blocking”. Caution to Pi-lovers and Ad-haters Many sites require that you whitelist their domains and will refuse service if you have an ad blocker. Uh-oh. That being said, you can whitelist your favorite sites once everything is set up. However, if any site calls you out for denying them ad revenue don’t say we didn’t warn you. What You’ll Need Raspberry Pi (Model 2 or later) SD Card (8GB minimum) Power Supply (for your Raspberry Pi) HDMI Cable Ethernet Cable ( CAT5 or CAT6 cable are fastest) Keyboard and mouse (for initial setup)...