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mDNSResponder using port 53, preventing me from running custom DNS server
So I have been using blocky dns to setup a custom dns server that runs locally on 127.0.0.1 and on port 53. It had been working well for quite some time now and then I decided to update Macos to 15.3.2 and rebooted it and it was no longer working. ``` sudo lsof -i :53 COMMAND PID USER FD TYPE DEVICE...
So I have been using blocky dns to setup a custom dns server that runs locally on 127.0.0.1 and on port 53. It had been working well for quite some time now and then I decided to update Macos to 15.3.2 and rebooted it and it was no longer working.
sudo lsof -i :53
COMMAND PID USER FD TYPE DEVICE SIZE/OFF NODE NAME
mDNSRespo 441 _mdnsresponder 33u IPv4 0xa70e7309758216e7 0t0 UDP *:domain
mDNSRespo 441 _mdnsresponder 34u IPv6 0x36f01ded9c565b9f 0t0 UDP *:domain
mDNSRespo 441 _mdnsresponder 35u IPv4 0x2c23d4c61490f3c1 0t0 TCP *:domain (LISTEN)
mDNSRespo 441 _mdnsresponder 36u IPv6blocky -c .config/blocky/config.yml
{"level":"error","msg":"server start failed: start udp listener failed: listen udp :53: bind: address already in use","time":"2025-03-12T22:02:10+05:30"}
Error: start udp listener failed: listen udp :53: bind: address already in use
spicysugar
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Mar 12, 2025, 04:35 PM
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Can content blocker apps see the URLs and content of sites visited in Safari?
In the version history of my content blocker it says it can show the trackers that were blocked. I thought the content blocker apps in iOS don't have access to the URLs that were blocked? From https://www.guidingtech.com/what-are-safari-content-blockers/: "Unlike ad blockers, Safari doesn’t access t...
In the version history of my content blocker it says it can show the trackers that were blocked. I thought the content blocker apps in iOS don't have access to the URLs that were blocked?
From https://www.guidingtech.com/what-are-safari-content-blockers/ :
"Unlike ad blockers, Safari doesn’t access the rules within a content blocker in real-time. That prevents content blockers from profiling users by activity."
"They do not have access to your browsing activity since Safari loads all the rules in advance, hence preventing them from gaining access to sensitive information in any shape or form."
Has the content blocking architecture in iOS changed, now allowing content blocker apps to access the stuff that was blocked?
portun
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Nov 20, 2024, 08:50 AM
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Is there a secure way to block ads in Safari?
Is there a secure method to block ads within Safari? In order to block ads, most ad blockers require that they can see and change your encrypted traffic. This means that they would be able to see things like bank passwords transfer in clear text. My understanding is that on mobile Safari, ad blocker...
Is there a secure method to block ads within Safari? In order to block ads, most ad blockers require that they can see and change your encrypted traffic. This means that they would be able to see things like bank passwords transfer in clear text. My understanding is that on mobile Safari, ad blockers are not allowed to connect to the internet and simply block certain connections. Is there something similar on Safari for Mac where there is no way you could read and record private traffic?
David
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Mar 17, 2022, 07:08 PM
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How do I white list apps in AdGuard?
I use the DNS ad blocker AdGuard on my iPad which is nice but, some apps don’t work as intended when being blocked. I’d like to white list one of the games I play (Crossy Road.) How would I go about doing that?
I use the DNS ad blocker AdGuard on my iPad which is nice but, some apps don’t work as intended when being blocked. I’d like to white list one of the games I play (Crossy Road.) How would I go about doing that?
Morgan
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Dec 5, 2021, 03:31 AM
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Can Browsers on iOS use Content Blocking?
Can any of the third party browsers use the content blockers that are available in Safari? Is this an API limitation? For example none of the browsers like Firefox or DuckDuckGo apper to use the filters from [AdGuard](https://apps.apple.com/at/app/adguard-adblock-privacy/id1047223162?l=en).
Can any of the third party browsers use the content blockers that are available in Safari? Is this an API limitation?
For example none of the browsers like Firefox or DuckDuckGo apper to use the filters from [AdGuard](https://apps.apple.com/at/app/adguard-adblock-privacy/id1047223162?l=en) .
laktak
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Nov 19, 2020, 08:59 AM
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What options exist for ad free web browsing on iOS?
In OS X I can use extensions in most browsers to block ads. This offers an distraction free browsing experience. For example: In Safari, Chrome and Firefox I can use **[Adblock](http://safariadblock.com/)** or **[Adblock Plus](https://adblockplus.org/en)**. Both extensions use filter lists which you...
In OS X I can use extensions in most browsers to block ads. This offers an distraction free browsing experience.
For example: In Safari, Chrome and Firefox I can use **[Adblock](http://safariadblock.com/)** or **[Adblock Plus](https://adblockplus.org/en)** . Both extensions use filter lists which you can find [here](https://adblockplus.org/en/subscriptions) . You can also manually add filters and add sites on which you accept to see ads (e.g. apple.stackexchange.com).
What options exists for ad free web browsing in iOS?
gentmatt
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Apr 10, 2012, 02:44 PM
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Why "Safe Finder" pops up in Safari, how to block, get rid of it?
Is it a virus or why in my Mac? How can I get rid of it? I want to use google search engine, not this.. [![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/81TTH.jpg
Is it a virus or why in my Mac? How can I get rid of it?
I want to use google search engine, not this..
János
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Dec 26, 2019, 11:46 AM
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How to block pop-up ads
On some sites, when I click on a button a pop-up appeared, taking me to another website. The original website is still there, just that a new tab with ad site is opened and that interrupted my workflow. I had both enabled Adblock Plus (no whitelists) and disallowed pop-ups and redirects in the websi...
On some sites, when I click on a button a pop-up appeared, taking me to another website. The original website is still there, just that a new tab with ad site is opened and that interrupted my workflow. I had both enabled Adblock Plus (no whitelists) and disallowed pop-ups and redirects in the website setting (Google Chrome), but the pop-ups are not stopped. How can I prevent them?
System: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6
Browser: Google Chrome 72.0.3626.119
Joy Jin
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Sep 17, 2019, 09:52 AM
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How do I disable adblocking in safari?
I am using Version 12.1 (13607.1.40.1.5) of Safari. If I go to Safari->Preferences->Extensions is shows that I have no extensions installed. When I visit http://kmlviewer.nsspot.net, I press the "choose file" button and select a kml file. I then get the message: "Please disable the adblock for free...
I am using Version 12.1 (13607.1.40.1.5) of Safari.
If I go to Safari->Preferences->Extensions is shows that I have no extensions installed.
When I visit http://kmlviewer.nsspot.net , I press the "choose file" button and select a kml file. I then get the message:
"Please disable the adblock for free use."
If I go to Safari->Settings for This Website, "Enable Content Blockers" is unchecked, "Auto-Play" is set to "Allow all auto-play", and "Pop-Up Windows" is set to "Allow"
I do not see any other settings that would further disable ad blocking. Is there anything more I can do?
There are several sample kml files out there, but you can take the text from:
https://gist.github.com/EricG-Personal/589b293297f42759ba32dea3df04a7b5
and create your own .kml file easily.
ericg
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Apr 26, 2019, 04:59 PM
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Safari 12 compatible versions of ad blockers fail to block many ads
Since installing Safari 12 and switching to the compatible version of my adblocker(s), many ads that were once successfully blocked by each of those adblockers are now visible, with the result that many frequently visited sites are (to this ad-allergic user) unusable. Is this likely to be a temporar...
Since installing Safari 12 and switching to the compatible version of my adblocker(s), many ads that were once successfully blocked by each of those adblockers are now visible, with the result that many frequently visited sites are (to this ad-allergic user) unusable.
Is this likely to be a temporary situation as the features for the compatible adblockers are (quickly!) improved and stabilized, and capabilities of my old adblockers are restored? Or is this the result of limitations imposed by the new Safari 12 architecture, and thus likely to persist (or improve glacially)?
orome
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Sep 20, 2018, 10:30 PM
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Does any Mac app actually block Safari ads?
Up until yesterday, I used AdBlock Plus to get rid of ads on Safari, in particular these annoying Gmail ones: [![Some annoying ads at the top of a Gmail inbox][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/wlMct.png But yesterday, I installed MacOS Mojave and I guess it upgraded my Safari so that traditional ex...
Up until yesterday, I used AdBlock Plus to get rid of ads on Safari, in particular these annoying Gmail ones:
But yesterday, I installed MacOS Mojave and I guess it upgraded my Safari so that traditional extensions don't work. However, when I go to the Mac App Store, there don't seem to be any adblocking apps that users claim actually work. Do I just have to get used to seeing junk at the top of my inbox again?
But yesterday, I installed MacOS Mojave and I guess it upgraded my Safari so that traditional extensions don't work. However, when I go to the Mac App Store, there don't seem to be any adblocking apps that users claim actually work. Do I just have to get used to seeing junk at the top of my inbox again?
data princess
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Oct 23, 2018, 06:12 PM
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How do I block a specific JS file on Safari?
I have tried adding the full URL to the JS file on Adblock Filter, but it still loads. Is there anyway that I can block specific JS files? (Or any files, really). I know how to block hosts, but not specific urls/files.
I have tried adding the full URL to the JS file on Adblock Filter, but it still loads. Is there anyway that I can block specific JS files? (Or any files, really). I know how to block hosts, but not specific urls/files.
DisplayName
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Dec 10, 2014, 05:07 PM
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Block Ads via AirPort
Is there any way to block ads via an Apple Airport? I'd rather block all ads that way so that I can block ads on my iDevices.
Is there any way to block ads via an Apple Airport? I'd rather block all ads that way so that I can block ads on my iDevices.
Marcus McLean
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May 29, 2013, 04:31 AM
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Video Blocker for Safari
I was using chrome for a long time and video blocker always helped me in game release date. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-blocker/jknkjnpcbbgcbdbaampbjlhkcghmgfhk I'm looking similar extension for safari. Is there something like that or maybe you have some adblock/uBlock origin rul...
I was using chrome for a long time and video blocker always helped me in game release date.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-blocker/jknkjnpcbbgcbdbaampbjlhkcghmgfhk
I'm looking similar extension for safari. Is there something like that or maybe you have some adblock/uBlock origin rules for that?
Błażej
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Oct 27, 2017, 09:01 AM
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block "GET - On the App Store" link ads in Mobile Safari
A lot of mobile optimised web sites display App Store links on the top of the page. [![enter image description here][1]][1] How to block this annoying ads? I already run and ad blocker for iOS. [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/E6Ejq.png
A lot of mobile optimised web sites display App Store links on the top of the page.
How to block this annoying ads? I already run and ad blocker for iOS.
How to block this annoying ads? I already run and ad blocker for iOS.
Sybil
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Aug 9, 2017, 03:57 PM
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Blocking Ads in Safari on iPhone 5
I have an iPhone 5 with iOS 10, which does not support Safari Content Blockers (like Purify, Peace, or 1Blocker) because of its 32-bit chip. Is there a way to block ads in the native Safari browser without using Content Blockers? One potential strategy I thought up is using iPhone's Web Restrictions...
I have an iPhone 5 with iOS 10, which does not support Safari Content Blockers (like Purify, Peace, or 1Blocker) because of its 32-bit chip. Is there a way to block ads in the native Safari browser without using Content Blockers?
One potential strategy I thought up is using iPhone's Web Restrictions features (accessible via General -> Restrictions -> Websites) to block content from certain sites (i.e. Taboola ads) from loading. I've tried doing this by adding
taboola.com to the Never Allow list, but I have had no luck.
**Is there a way to block ads in Safari on the iPhone 5?**
Chance
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Sep 11, 2016, 07:17 PM
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Safari adblockers slow down browsing
I didn't realize it but a bit of checking tells me that both Adblock and Adblock Plus slow down the effective and actual speed of refresh of web pages. Is there a configuration or other setting that I am missing or is this the case with all Adblockers?
I didn't realize it but a bit of checking tells me that both Adblock and Adblock Plus slow down the effective and actual speed of refresh of web pages.
Is there a configuration or other setting that I am missing or is this the case with all Adblockers?
pitosalas
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Aug 14, 2016, 08:28 PM
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Can I block unidentified calls?
When I get a phone call from an unidentified caller. I never answer it. It's always a charity or sales call. Can I make it just not ring through if the caller is unidentified?
When I get a phone call from an unidentified caller. I never answer it. It's always a charity or sales call. Can I make it just not ring through if the caller is unidentified?
Johnny Robinson
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Jan 26, 2017, 04:56 AM
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iOS: block ads in Apps without Jailbreak and VPN tunnel (normal 3G/4G network)
For example in [RT app][1] there are annoying ads. There is no way to pay subscription without ads. Howto block ads in Apps (in Mobile Safari I block them all)? I found only apps that offer a VPN tunnel (you need 100% to trust them) and solutions for iPhones with Jailbreak. Are there other possibili...
For example in RT app there are annoying ads. There is no way to pay subscription without ads.
Howto block ads in Apps (in Mobile Safari I block them all)? I found only apps that offer a VPN tunnel (you need 100% to trust them) and solutions for iPhones with Jailbreak. Are there other possibilities?
Sybil
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Sep 10, 2016, 06:12 PM
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If Chrome uses the same engine as Safari on iOS - will the adblockers work there too?
iOS9 enabled add-blocking APIs - and there has been a slew of app-blocking applications released. This all appear to target Safari. My understanding was that Chrome (on iOS) used the same engine as Safari when rendering pages. My question is: **If Chrome uses the same engine as Safari on iOS - will...
iOS9 enabled add-blocking APIs - and there has been a slew of app-blocking applications released. This all appear to target Safari.
My understanding was that Chrome (on iOS) used the same engine as Safari when rendering pages.
My question is: **If Chrome uses the same engine as Safari on iOS - will the adblockers work there too?**
**Assumptions**
* on iOS, Chrome is using iOS WebKit not the Chrome WebKit.
hawkeye
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Sep 23, 2015, 10:16 AM
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