What Is DNS?

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What 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.