Following up on my previous post about using OpenDNS for home use…
OpenDNS has recently released their ‘FamilyShield’ service, which is essentially the same service as OpenDNS Basic – EXCEPT, you don’t have to sign up for an account or figure out all the dynamic IP address updating stuff I explained in my previous post.
Check it out here: http://www.opendns.com/familyshield
The main difference is the FamilyShield service blocks the same stuff for everyone, and there’s no white-listing or blacklisting capabilities. What this means is if OpenDNS blocks a site you think is legitimate, there’s no way to tell OpenDNS to unblock it.
The good news is, it’s easier to set up, as the only requirement is to set your DNS to 208.67.220.123 and 208.67.222.123 – the ‘.123’ part is unique to their FamilyShield service, and will block the same ‘bad stuff’ for anyone using these servers.
So it’s kind of ‘big brotherish’ in that you’re entrusting OpenDNS with whatever they deem to be inappropriate, but it’s a very simple way to put in a reasonable way to protect your kids online.
Again, nothing is foolproof, and nothing replaces a parent’s watchful eye.
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