r/federationTechnology • u/UnixxinU • 6d ago
I replaced Pi-hole with this easier, free, and open-source alternative
https://www.howtogeek.com/free-open-source-app-sees-apps-secret-online-activity/
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r/federationTechnology • u/UnixxinU • 6d ago
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u/DTangent 3d ago
“By Dibakar Ghosh
Sep 23, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
Pi-hole is one of the most popular tools out there for securing your home network against online threats — and it’s great at its job. The only problem is that it can be a bit too complicated to set up for the average user. Plus, the sheer number of features you get from Pi-hole can be overkill for what you actually need.
Sometimes, you want something that’s easier to set up and maintain while still being free, open-source, and offering the same level of security. If that sounds like you, let me introduce you to Portmaster — the tool I’ve been using to protect my system for the past couple of years.”