Edge and NextDNS

[ghost]

Hello!
Love the Project! just a quick question. If I use a NextDNS profile for Ad blocking and parental controls, how would I change the module to use NextDNS instead of the initial cloudflare?

[HotCakeX]

Hi,
Thank you!

The Harden Windows Security module in this repository doesn't touch DNS. I think what you are referring to is this module in another repo:
https://github.com/HotCakeX/WinSecureDNSMgr

is that correct?

[ghost]

Oh that is awesome!

[ghost]

I do have a question about NextDNS. Currently if you set the parental controls to “block bypass methods” you can still download the VPN app ( mullvad, IVPN, etc) it will bypass that feature. Do you have a way for the apps to also be blocked? I feel it defeats the purpose of that actual feature. I also raised this issue with NextDNS.

[HotCakeX]

This is usually a cat and mouse game, they don't usually block every possible way to use VPNs, even governments can't do it, let alone NextDNS service.

Parental control is very easy on Windows. If you use WDAC you will be able to only allow certain apps on the device and nothing else will run, but on phones I'm not too sure.

[ghost]

Oh I see. Well that is disappointing. Thank you so much for your help though!

[HotCakeX]

You're welcome! :)