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    Open-source ESP32-C3 DNS ad blocker blocks 500,000 domains without PSRAM▼Open-source ESP32-C3 DNS ad blocker supports up to over 500,000 domains without PSRAM✉newsTechnologySoftware19 h ago

    A new open-source project turns the inexpensive ESP32-C3 microcontroller into a DNS-level ad blocker capable of filtering over 500,000 domains without requiring PSRAM memory. By running network-wide ad and tracker blocking on low-cost hardware, it offers a budget alternative to devices like the Raspberry Pi running Pi-hole. The project is drawing attention from the maker and self-hosting communities interested in affordable network filtering.

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    Developer builds Pi-hole-style ad blocker on $2 ESP32-C3 chip●M-Abozaid/esp32-c3-adblock⬢github1964 d ago

    A developer known as M-Abozaid has released an open-source project that turns a $2 ESP32-C3 microcontroller, which lacks PSRAM, into a Pi-hole-class DNS ad blocker. The software stores 537,000 blocked domains as compact 40-bit FNV-1a hashes in flash memory and searches them with binary search, running a UDP DNS sinkhole alongside a web dashboard. Enthusiasts are discussing the efficient use of minimal hardware for whole-network ad blocking.

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    Explainer details system-level ad-blocking on Android●System-level ad-blocking in Android Article URL: https:// kevinboone.me/adblock.html Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinMmastodonBusinessStartups33 d ago

    A technical write-up by Kevin Boone explains how to set up ad-blocking at the system level on Android, bypassing per-app blockers. It covers the trade-offs, including DNS-based filtering options and what they can and cannot block. The piece is picking up attention among tech readers interested in regaining control over ads and tracking on their phones.

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    Midori Browser 11.9.3 rolls out with ad blocker and WebApp support●Midori Browser version 11.9.3 has arrived, featuring performance improvements, WebApp support, a native and customizableMmastodonTechnologyMobile34 d ago

    The Midori Browser team at Astian has released version 11.9.3 for Android, bringing performance improvements, support for web apps, and a native, customizable ad blocker. The release is being shared among open-source and privacy-focused communities, where users follow updates to free and independent browser alternatives.

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    Android ad blocking relies on DNS tricks, developer warns●Kevin Boone says all system-level Android ad blocking works by overriding DNS, and that it is not in Google's interest tMmastodonTechnologyMobile24 d ago

    Developer Kevin Boone says all system-level ad blocking on Android works by overriding DNS, and that Google has little incentive to make it easy. AdAway, removed from Google Play, is distributed through F-Droid instead. Boone also cautions that a rogue DNS, VPN or blocker app can see all of a user's traffic, advising care when choosing such tools.

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    Indie developer introduces Mise, a privacy-focused browser●Hello. This is the account for Mise, a privacy focused browser I have been building, mostly for my own daily use. It hasMmastodonTechnologySoftware13 d ago

    A developer has publicly introduced Mise, a privacy-focused browser built largely for personal daily use, describing features including workspace isolation, a built-in ad blocker, tab hibernation, split view, a PDF reader, dark mode and a userscript engine. The project is said to be approaching a version 1.0 release, drawing attention from people interested in independent browser alternatives.

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    Free open source ad blocker wins praise on Android▼Android ad blockers are frustrating to use, but this free open source one is perfect✉newsTechnologySoftware6 d ago

    Android Police argues that most ad blockers for Android are frustrating to use, but recommends one free, open source option that reportedly works flawlessly. The piece highlights how ad blocking on Android often requires awkward setups like VPN-based apps or modified browsers, while this tool avoids the usual compromises. Readers interested in blocking ads on their phones without paying or enduring clunky configurations are the target audience.

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