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Frequently Asked Questions FAQ's / What Is DNS?
Last post by Brodes - Sep 08, 2024, 04:09 PMWhat is DNS? (Domain Name System)
DNS translates domain names to IP addresses which the Internet runs on – it's an address book for the Internet. DNS is the naming of the network. You are already using it provided by your internet service provider.
Let's suppose that you're visiting news.com.au on your browser. Your browser will contact a DNS server and ask the DNS server "what is the IP Address of news.com.au?", the DNS server will then start working on this query and reply to your computer with the IP Address of news.com.au. After that, your browser will communicate with IP Address of news.com.au given by the DNS server, and from this moment on, your browser is able to load pages from news.com.au.
Just remember that whenever you visit any website, a DNS server is used in the middle to give you the IP Address for that website.
By using DNS filtering, you can ensure that you are protected from browsing dangerous and/or inappropriate websites.
What is DNS filtering?
DNS filtering stands for Domain Name System filtering and is a technique of preventing you from accessing certain web pages or IP addresses that seem suspicious. DNS filters are an efficient way to protect you from nefarious internet sites.
This is where TheParentPulse.org comes in.
TheParentPulse.org filters inappropriate DNS names, breaking the connection to disreputable web pages. You need to change the default settings on your device(s) to take advantage of this.
Pros
• Blocks adult content automatically on every device that uses theparentpulse.org.
• Likely to increase your Internet connection speed.
• Blocks phishing sites.
• Increases cyber security.
Cons
• None to prevent you from setting it up as the first layer of (free) parental controls security.
• May filter out bad websites but not bad content from apps.
• Can be bypassed by tech-savvy kids using the base offering.
Using theparentpulse.org means putting a roadblock to malicious websites that can potentially steal your personal information. Some other threats include:
• Ransomware
• Phishing
• Spyware
• Virus
• Malware
You can avoid all the above risks by just applying theparentpulse.org settings to your devices.
Theparentpulse.org filtering protects your device.
No matter if you're browsing from your phone, tablet, or computer, visiting malicious websites will potentially harm your device. Some websites can install viruses on your device remotely, which can spoil the functionalities and make it partially useless.
Theparentpulse.org filtering protects your data.
We all have important data on our devices, if that is the case with you, you're at risk of losing all of it if you visit dangerous online sources.
What does theparentpulse.org "block"?
• Porn websites.
• Advertisements.
• Websites that contain nudity, sex stories or are intended for sex chatting. Including dating websites.
• Websites that contain malware or ransomware.
• Websites that are fraudulent like scams and phishing.
• Websites that host harmful activities like drugs and gambling.
• Websites that provide anonymization.
Is it really completely free? Are there any catches?
The baseline offering is completely free, there are no advertisements, no request for donations and no affiliations to any organisations. Your DNS queries are not logged and there are no hidden fees involved.
If you do like our service and wish to support us, then we would be really happy if you just share this service with your friends and family members. Secondly, if you find any bug or error, please don't hesitate to contact us, it will really help us to improve theparentpulse.org.
Do you record my internet activity?
No, theparentpulse.org does not record any internet activity. The DNS queries it receives, are processed and delivered without keeping any logs.
What about upstream DNS servers?
TheParentPulse.org only uses top level domain servers and authoritative servers. No other upstream or ISP servers are used.
DNS translates domain names to IP addresses which the Internet runs on – it's an address book for the Internet. DNS is the naming of the network. You are already using it provided by your internet service provider.
Let's suppose that you're visiting news.com.au on your browser. Your browser will contact a DNS server and ask the DNS server "what is the IP Address of news.com.au?", the DNS server will then start working on this query and reply to your computer with the IP Address of news.com.au. After that, your browser will communicate with IP Address of news.com.au given by the DNS server, and from this moment on, your browser is able to load pages from news.com.au.
Just remember that whenever you visit any website, a DNS server is used in the middle to give you the IP Address for that website.
By using DNS filtering, you can ensure that you are protected from browsing dangerous and/or inappropriate websites.
What is DNS filtering?
DNS filtering stands for Domain Name System filtering and is a technique of preventing you from accessing certain web pages or IP addresses that seem suspicious. DNS filters are an efficient way to protect you from nefarious internet sites.
This is where TheParentPulse.org comes in.
TheParentPulse.org filters inappropriate DNS names, breaking the connection to disreputable web pages. You need to change the default settings on your device(s) to take advantage of this.
Pros
• Blocks adult content automatically on every device that uses theparentpulse.org.
• Likely to increase your Internet connection speed.
• Blocks phishing sites.
• Increases cyber security.
Cons
• None to prevent you from setting it up as the first layer of (free) parental controls security.
• May filter out bad websites but not bad content from apps.
• Can be bypassed by tech-savvy kids using the base offering.
Using theparentpulse.org means putting a roadblock to malicious websites that can potentially steal your personal information. Some other threats include:
• Ransomware
• Phishing
• Spyware
• Virus
• Malware
You can avoid all the above risks by just applying theparentpulse.org settings to your devices.
Theparentpulse.org filtering protects your device.
No matter if you're browsing from your phone, tablet, or computer, visiting malicious websites will potentially harm your device. Some websites can install viruses on your device remotely, which can spoil the functionalities and make it partially useless.
Theparentpulse.org filtering protects your data.
We all have important data on our devices, if that is the case with you, you're at risk of losing all of it if you visit dangerous online sources.
What does theparentpulse.org "block"?
• Porn websites.
• Advertisements.
• Websites that contain nudity, sex stories or are intended for sex chatting. Including dating websites.
• Websites that contain malware or ransomware.
• Websites that are fraudulent like scams and phishing.
• Websites that host harmful activities like drugs and gambling.
• Websites that provide anonymization.
Is it really completely free? Are there any catches?
The baseline offering is completely free, there are no advertisements, no request for donations and no affiliations to any organisations. Your DNS queries are not logged and there are no hidden fees involved.
If you do like our service and wish to support us, then we would be really happy if you just share this service with your friends and family members. Secondly, if you find any bug or error, please don't hesitate to contact us, it will really help us to improve theparentpulse.org.
Do you record my internet activity?
No, theparentpulse.org does not record any internet activity. The DNS queries it receives, are processed and delivered without keeping any logs.
What about upstream DNS servers?
TheParentPulse.org only uses top level domain servers and authoritative servers. No other upstream or ISP servers are used.
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Frequently Asked Questions FAQ's / I'm Concerned About Privacy an...
Last post by Brodes - Sep 08, 2024, 03:59 PMOur baseline offering can not identify who is accessing what website. We DO NOT monitor messages, texts, phone calls, location info or anything else, that will remain the job of parents.
Our control measures are primarily at the DNS level. Our DNS filters out nefarious websites, information harvesters, scammers, porn, social media and the like.
Our administrators have current volunteer working with children checks for your peace of mind.
Working With Children Check Number: WWC0095275V
Our control measures are primarily at the DNS level. Our DNS filters out nefarious websites, information harvesters, scammers, porn, social media and the like.
Our administrators have current volunteer working with children checks for your peace of mind.
Working With Children Check Number: WWC0095275V
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Frequently Asked Questions FAQ's / What Makes The Parent Pulse Di...
Last post by Brodes - Sep 08, 2024, 03:47 PMThere are so many offerings available, so what makes The Parent Pulse different?
Lets face it, technically savvy kids will always find ways to circumvent control measures. Here, at theparentpuls.org we endeavour to create opportunities for parents to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other. This sense of community is often absent in more traditional parenting resources for technical solutions.
By blending expert advice, a supportive community, and a holistic focus on both parents and children, theparentpulse.org fosters a more balanced, sustainable approach to keeping our kids safe online.
Lets face it, technically savvy kids will always find ways to circumvent control measures. Here, at theparentpuls.org we endeavour to create opportunities for parents to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other. This sense of community is often absent in more traditional parenting resources for technical solutions.
By blending expert advice, a supportive community, and a holistic focus on both parents and children, theparentpulse.org fosters a more balanced, sustainable approach to keeping our kids safe online.
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Frequently Asked Questions FAQ's / If You Do Nothing Else, Do Thi...
Last post by Brodes - Aug 23, 2024, 09:03 PMUsing theparentpulse.org DNS will ensure that your children are kept away from adult content and dangerous sites and advertising.
Using theparentpulse.org DNS will prevent the harvesting of your online activity. It blocks ads, activity trackers that are embedded into websites and apps. Protect your loved ones against malware and phishing attacks, cybercrimes and more. theparentpulse.org DNS provides a safe Internet for the whole family, on all devices. Our setting can easily be placed on individual devices or on your home modem to protect everyone. Changing settings can be daunting. Reach out for help and we will get back to you.
Settings For Android 9 onwards - Private DNS.
Enabling Private DNS Mode on Android means your searches and other DNS queries including apps are encrypted and safe from prying eyes.
Once you enable this feature, all of your DNS queries are encrypted, so any bad actors wouldn't be able to view them (even if they capture those packets). In other words, Private DNS Mode should be an absolute must for anyone who values their privacy and security. Using dns.theparentpulse.org will also filter out tracking and other telemetry and block nasty sites.
Settings --> Network and Internet --> Private DNS --> Click on Private DNS provider hostname and type --> dns.theparentpulse.org --> Save
Settings For Apple iPhone and iPad - WiFi
There are a couple of points to note though - for one, iOS doesn't let you change the cellular DNS settings, (Android has the Private DNS setting), only Wi-Fi DNS can be changed. Secondly, these settings apply to individual networks; this means that you'll have to change the settings each time you connect to a new Wi-Fi network.
How to change DNS settings on iPhone, iPad.
Settings --> Tap Wi-Fi --> Tap the icon next to the Wi-Fi network --> Tap DNS --> Now remove the existing DNS servers and key in 149.28.160.171, 149.28.160.171
Yes, key it in twice like this. 149.28.160.171, 149.28.160.171 Make sure you put in a comma and space.
How to Change DNS on Windows 10/11
To change your DNS server on a Windows computer, go to Settings --> Network & Internet --> Change Adapter Settings. Then right-click a connection and select Properties --> IPv4 --> Properties. Finally, select Use the following DNS server address. 149.28.160.171
Using theparentpulse.org DNS will prevent the harvesting of your online activity. It blocks ads, activity trackers that are embedded into websites and apps. Protect your loved ones against malware and phishing attacks, cybercrimes and more. theparentpulse.org DNS provides a safe Internet for the whole family, on all devices. Our setting can easily be placed on individual devices or on your home modem to protect everyone. Changing settings can be daunting. Reach out for help and we will get back to you.
Settings For Android 9 onwards - Private DNS.
Enabling Private DNS Mode on Android means your searches and other DNS queries including apps are encrypted and safe from prying eyes.
Once you enable this feature, all of your DNS queries are encrypted, so any bad actors wouldn't be able to view them (even if they capture those packets). In other words, Private DNS Mode should be an absolute must for anyone who values their privacy and security. Using dns.theparentpulse.org will also filter out tracking and other telemetry and block nasty sites.
Settings --> Network and Internet --> Private DNS --> Click on Private DNS provider hostname and type --> dns.theparentpulse.org --> Save
Settings For Apple iPhone and iPad - WiFi
There are a couple of points to note though - for one, iOS doesn't let you change the cellular DNS settings, (Android has the Private DNS setting), only Wi-Fi DNS can be changed. Secondly, these settings apply to individual networks; this means that you'll have to change the settings each time you connect to a new Wi-Fi network.
How to change DNS settings on iPhone, iPad.
Settings --> Tap Wi-Fi --> Tap the icon next to the Wi-Fi network --> Tap DNS --> Now remove the existing DNS servers and key in 149.28.160.171, 149.28.160.171
Yes, key it in twice like this. 149.28.160.171, 149.28.160.171 Make sure you put in a comma and space.
How to Change DNS on Windows 10/11
To change your DNS server on a Windows computer, go to Settings --> Network & Internet --> Change Adapter Settings. Then right-click a connection and select Properties --> IPv4 --> Properties. Finally, select Use the following DNS server address. 149.28.160.171
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