[brotherjerky]

After the last one of these articles, I finally flashed my router with OpenWRT, and it's been pretty nice so far. Best feature: Installed `adblock` package, and now I get DNS-level ad blocking, which is simply fantastic. Works on all clients (including mobile) and significantly faster than blocking in browser.

[SpikeDad]

A nice alternative which allows you to keep using your router's own software or routers not compatible with open source software is PI-HOLE (https://pi-hole.net). Provides the same DNS level blocking with a lot more information and features.

[neilsimp1]

I've been thinking of getting a Pi-Hole for a while, but also have a router running OpenWRT. Are there any advantages/disadvantages to using a Pi-Hole vs. using an AdBlock package on the router?

[fuzzy2]

> significantly faster than blocking in browser.

Also significantly less effective.

It’s nice for devices/cases where you cannot have an adblocker in your browser. It is unnecessary otherwise.

[tecleandor]

Yep, that's true, not fully effective but:

- Nice for TVs and other devices where you can't control the apps

- Or even in phones or tablets, if you don't have root access , you can block lots of ads in browser or even in apps

- Also, you can reduce the quantity of CPU used by ad blockers on your devices (again, essentially, phones and tablets).

- Also nice for visitors in your network ;)