Late Night Linux Late Night Linux – Episode 333
May 12, 2025
Alex Moore from Open Web Advocacy joins to discuss the U.S. government's push to break up Google, a move that could have dire consequences for Mozilla and Firefox. They explore the challenges faced by alternative browsers in a market dominated by Google, driven by restrictive agreements. The conversation dives into the role of ad-blockers like Pi-hole and uBlock Origin in enhancing online privacy, while also touching on the implications of the DOJ's remedies for browser competition. It's a compelling look at the future of the open web!
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Will's Pi-hole Setup Evolution
- Will used a dual Pi-hole setup to improve DNS performance before switching to a stronger local setup.
- He runs Pi-hole locally with DNS and DHCP, complemented by Adblock Origin on browsers for robust ad blocking.
Graham's Practical Pi-hole Use
- Graham runs Pi-hole for DNS only to avoid issues with DHCP outages.
- He uses a few block lists and notes it disables most sponsored Google search links, sparking family complaints.
AdGuard DNS for iPhone Users
- iPhone users can install AdGuard's public DNS by installing a certificate to block ads effectively.
- This provides a good ad blocking method on iOS devices where browser extensions are limited.
