diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4ff63d8..7bb9b19 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -104,19 +104,20 @@ Privacy is a [spectrum](https://blog.thenewoil.org/the-privacy-myth-binary-vs-sp ### Blocklists [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/privacy/blocklists) -Blocklists are community generated lists that block ads and [trackers](https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/what-you-should-know-about-web-tracking-and-how-it-affects-your-online-privacy-42935355525/). Filters can be categorized into four tiers of coverage: +Blocklists are community generated lists that block ads and [trackers](https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/what-you-should-know-about-web-tracking-and-how-it-affects-your-online-privacy-42935355525/). Filters can be categorized into five tiers of coverage: 1) **None**: no breakage; NextDNS still protects against malicious threats (à la [security settings](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config#security-cop)) but will allow ads and trackers -2) **Balanced**: minimal breakage; prioritizes functionality over blocking; largely [set-and-forget](https://glosbe.com/en/en/set-and-forget) but you may need to allowlist occasionally -3) **Strict**: moderate breakage; prioritizes privacy over user experience; must [manage your allowlist](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config#allowlist-white_check_mark) regularly -4) **Aggressive**: excessive breakage; use on a separate profile to [lockdown single-purpose devices](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/uqap3n/comment/i8q8alf/?context=3) +2) **Basic**: rare breakage; prioritizes functionality over blocking; *very* forgiving +3) **Balanced**: minimal breakage; should not interfere with everyday browsing; largely [set-and-forget](https://glosbe.com/en/en/set-and-forget) but you may need to allowlist occasionally +4) **Strict**: moderate breakage; prioritizes privacy over user experience; must [manage your allowlist](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config#allowlist-white_check_mark) regularly +5) **Aggressive**: excessive breakage; use on a separate profile to [lockdown single-purpose devices](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/uqap3n/comment/i8q8alf/?context=3) Here's a compliation of popular blocklists available in NextDNS: -| Balanced | Strict | Aggressive | -|:---------------: |:-----------------------------: |:--------------------: | -| 1Hosts (Lite) | 1Hosts (Pro) | 1Hosts (Xtra) | -| oisd | NextDNS Ads & Trackers Blocklist | Goodbye Ads | -| | Lightswitch05 - Ads & Tracking | Energized Ultimate | +| Basic | Balanced | Strict | Aggressive | +|:-------------------: |:---------------: |:-----------------------------: |:--------------------: | +| 1Hosts (mini) | 1Hosts (Lite) | 1Hosts (Pro) | 1Hosts (Xtra) | +| | oisd | NextDNS Ads & Trackers Blocklist | Goodbye Ads | +| | | Lightswitch05 - Ads & Tracking | Energized Ultimate | :bulb: The **Balanced** tier is recommended for the average user, based on my testing and user feedback.[1](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/s2gzc5/oisd_vs_1hostsminiliteproxtra/hsgmp5n/) [2](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/xoyyw2/nextdns_as_a_set_it_and_forget_it_solution/iq1k6tx/) [3](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/vuon2a/one_profile_for_lan_devices_another_profile_for/iffegc5/?context=2) [4](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/vn8olr/please_could_someone_recommend_me_a_good/ie5meel/?context=2) @@ -286,7 +287,8 @@ Yes. On desktops, [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/) with [uB User Comments: [1](https://old.reddit.com/r/moddedandroidapps/comments/wbud1e/aerowitter_twifucker_non_root_twitter_mod/iiloq0p/?context=2) [2](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/xoyyw2/nextdns_as_a_set_it_and_forget_it_solution/?context=3) -[3](https://www.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/vxh4pt/comment/ifykqyh/?context=1) +[3](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/vxh4pt/comment/ifykqyh/?context=1) +[4](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/y3zmhb/comment/isc2o4q/?context=3) #### Guides * [FMHY: DNS Adblocking](https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/blob/main/AdblockVPNGuide.md#-dns-adblocking) → NextDNS → Guide