Easy Guide: Block Ads Using Raspberry Pi
How to make your home internet faster and safer in 6 simple steps
The Main Idea
Your Raspberry Pi acts like a smart filter. It checks every website you visit and stops ads before they even show up on your screen.
Setting Up the Device
Install a simple operating system on your Pi. You don’t need a screen or keyboard attached; you can manage everything from your computer.
Installing the Software
Put the “ad-blocking” software on your Pi. This software has a list of millions of ad links that it will automatically block for you.
Giving it a Fixed Home
Give your Pi a permanent address (Static IP) on your network. This way, your other devices will always know where to find their new protector.
Connecting the Router
Change one setting in your home router to use the Raspberry Pi for DNS. Now, every phone, laptop, and TV in your house is protected.
Checking the Dashboard
Open a special webpage to see how many ads were blocked today. You can also “allow” certain sites if they stop working correctly.