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How to find running DNS servers on a network?

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From the series of curious, yet seemingly simple questions, a user recently asked me how to find the running DNS servers on the network and this one is a bit strange because I immediately assumed that the DNS queries were the actual focus. There are some fine methods of doing so, even though the IPv6 … Read more

Can Pi-Hole run on a Raspberry Pi Zero?

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The Raspberry Pi Zero is currently the most affordable device from the Pi series and it was designed for both lighter projects where a Pi 3 B+ or Pi 4 would be severely underused and to help people in disadvantaged communities to build low-cost robots or to simply run a very basic OS. When I … Read more

How to run Netgear Orbi with Pi Hole (Raspberry Pi 4)

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The WiFi mesh systems have brought simplicity in the home network management and minimalism in design, but, while this is a blessing for most users, it can become a major source of annoyance when trying to run some advanced applications or more complex network configurations. Unlike some of its peers, the Netgear Orbi has offered … Read more

How to run Pi-Hole with Google WiFi (Raspberry Pi 4)

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It has been about three years after Google started conquering the home-suitable networking market with its Google WiFi and it’s clear that it has aged like a fine wine since it is still being regarded as one of the best dual-band WiFi systems available right now. This happened due to the manufacturer’s somehow perfect understanding … Read more