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Guides and explainers on DNS filtering, online safety, and getting the most out of ShomerDNS.
App Store Age Checks: Why a Check at the Download Button Isn't Enough
Texas now makes Apple and Google check ages and get parental consent before minors download apps, and California, the UK and other US states are heading the same way. Here's what app store age checks cover, what they miss, and how parents can close the gaps.
Ofcom's Verdict: UK Safety Rules Haven't Cut Children's Exposure to Harmful Content
Nine months after the UK's child safety duties took effect, Ofcom found no significant change in how many children see harmful content online. Here's what the report found, why platform rules fall short, and what parents can do at home.
Kosher Browser + ShomerDNS: Two Layers of Protection That Work Together
Kosher Browser, a free extension, adds YouTube channel control, word filtering and child profiles inside Chrome, Firefox and Android. ShomerDNS covers every app and device underneath. Here's why we recommend using both.
AI Chatbots and Nudify Apps: The Dangers the Law Hasn't Caught Up With
Most teens have now used an AI companion chatbot, and "nudify" apps have reached schools in 28 countries. The laws are years behind. Here's what these tools are, why they matter, and what parents can block tonight.
Social Media Bans for Kids: Why the Law Alone Won't Protect Your Child
Australia, the EU and US states are racing to keep children off social media. Nine months into Australia's under-16 ban, most kids are still online. Here's why age limits leak, and what parents can put in place at home.
The Grooming Playbook: How Predators Target Kids on Social Media
Grooming rarely looks like stranger danger. It looks like patience: a fake friend, a private chat, a slow build of trust. Here's how the process actually works, and what genuinely helps protect a child.
The Hidden Dangers of WiFi Tracking (And How to Stop It)
Your phone and laptop constantly broadcast the names of WiFi networks you've connected to before. Here's how attackers use those signals to track your movements, and simple steps to protect yourself.
Why Filtering the Internet Still Matters
The internet is essential for school, work and connection — but it also carries content parents don't want their kids stumbling into. Here's why DNS filtering is still a simple, meaningful layer of protection.
The VPN Misconception — And Why ShomerDNS Is Different
Most people think they need a commercial VPN to stay protected online. Here's what VPNs actually do, and how the ShomerDNS VPN gives you real, bypass-proof protection instead.
Are Kosher Filtering Apps Making Your Phone Not Kosher?
Device-level filters hide content that already reached your phone — like draping a cloth over treif on the counter. See how network-level filtering stops it at the door instead.
DNS Filtering vs. Parental Control Apps: Why Families Choose ShomerDNS
Parental control apps charge subscriptions, collect your family's data, and only cover the devices they're installed on. See how ShomerDNS covers every device for free.
