This article details how to set up Pi-hole on a Raspberry Pi to block ads network-wide, improving browsing and streaming experiences on all devices.
A Raspberry Pi 5 can transform a home network into a faster, safer, and easier-to-manage system by consolidating DNS, VPN, and monitoring tools into a single, low-power machine.The author implemented Pi-hole (ad blocking & DNS), Unbound (recursive DNS resolver for privacy & speed), and WireGuard (secure VPN for remote access). For monitoring, tools Uptime Kuma, Netdata, or Prometheus with Grafana provide real-time insights into network performance and security.
This article details how the author successfully set up a Pi-hole DNS server using a $15 Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, highlighting its low cost, low power consumption, and surprisingly capable performance for handling DNS requests and ad blocking for a home network.
