MUO

Internet Filters

Readers like you help support MUO. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More.

latest

Free Ways to Block YouTube on Kid's iPhone and iPad
5 Free Ways to Block YouTube on Your Kid's iPhone or iPad

Are your kids spending too long watching YouTube? Here are all the best ways to block YouTube on their iPhones or iPads.

By 
How to Reset Safari to default settings on mac
How to Block a Website on Safari

We'll show you the two best methods to block websites on Safari for your Mac.

By 
Man reading messages on Facebook Messenger using smartphone
How to Find Your Hidden Messages on Facebook Messenger

Here's how to find messages that Facebook Messenger doesn't show by default, plus how to control how you receive these messages.

By 
Social media app icons
6 Ways to Curate Your Social Media Feeds to Improve Your Mental Wellness

Social media can be both fun and overwhelming. Here's how to make sure you enjoy your social media feeds and avoid negative effects on your wellness.

By 
a man working on his laptop sitting by the window
How to Create Your Own Online Proxy Server in Minutes

It's easier than you think to get your own proxy server up and running. Here's everything you need to know.

By 
The front of a Wi-Fi router, set against a blurred background
Everything You Need to Know About MAC Address Filtering

With MAC address filtering, you can prevent others from accessing the internet over your Wi-Fi network. So, learn how to use it.

By 
Woman using a laptop
What Is Web Content Filtering?

Stop your kids (or employees) from going to inappropriate websites.

By 
mobile phone on grass with tiktok logo displayed on screen
The 7 Best TikTok Filters and How to Use Them

Want to make your TikTok videos stand out? Try these cool filters.

By 
A laptop with Tumblr on the screen.
How to Filter Content on Your Tumblr Dashboard

Tumblr gives its users complete control over their feeds with post content and tag filtering. Here's how you can enable and use these filters.

By 
Person using TikTok on their phone
5 TikTok Effects That Will Take Your Videos to the Next Level

Want to spice up your TikTok videos? Try out these awesome effects.

By 
Person holding Save Our Internet signage
Internet Restrictions Explained: Shutdown, Throttling, and Blocking

What's the difference between a shutdown, throttling, and blocking? Who's responsible and what are the motivations behind them?

By 
VPN
How to Access Region Blocked Videos Without a VPN

Can't afford a VPN or find it unreliable for Netflix? Here's how to watch geo-blocked videos without a VPN.

By 
Kids Mode Microsoft Edge Featured
How to Use Kids Mode in Microsoft Edge to Keep Children Safe

Kids Mode in Microsoft Edge lets you allow access only to websites you approve. Here's a guide to how it works.

By 
breaking-firewall
6 Ways to Unblock Websites From Behind a Firewall

Need to know how to unblock websites? Here are several methods you can use to allow access to a site from behind a firewall.

By 
featured-image-3
The 20 Best Zoom Virtual Backgrounds For Any Meeting

Want to impress your colleagues or friends in a Zoom meeting? Check out these cool Zoom backgrounds for your next meeting.

By 
zoom call video filters
How to Use Zoom Video Filters

Filters are a fun and interactive feature that adds variety to your Zoom meetings. Here's how to use them.

By 
child-iphone-access
How to Hide and Restrict Apps on iPhone

Looking to lock down apps on your iPhone to control your children's access? Here's how to restrict apps using Screen Time.

By 
A Page Blocked message displayed on a laptop.
How to Bypass Blocked Sites: 5 Methods to Try

You're at work or school, but you want to check on Facebook, or watch something on YouTube. It's blocked - so how do you get around this and ruin your productivity?

By 
setup-vpn-android
How to Access Region-Blocked Media on Android

Here are several methods to access region-blocked content on Android, including services like Manga Rock and Webtoon.

By 
Disney's Circle Home Plus content filtering and internet monitor
See more articles +