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Only problem w/ blocking at the DNS level is unless you've locked the computer down it's trivial to change your dns to something like 8.8.8.8 or 4.2.2.1 and get around it.
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+1 OpenDNS.
If you want a cheap appliance, look at untangle. I use it at home for the kiddos and its fantastic. Can run on old hardware, or spend $150 and get a small Atom box with dual NICs.
Only problem w/ blocking at the DNS level is unless you've locked the computer down it's trivial to change your dns to something like 8.8.8.8 or 4.2.2.1 and get around it.
Agreed. I run pfsense and untangle here, each on an Atom D2550, with dual intel NICs, and the setup is superb for keeping my young ones on only sites I approve....
pfsense and I have been in a never ending config war since I started using it a couple years ago.
untangle "just works" and was incredibly easy to set up.
OP, if you can log into a consumer grade router and configure a few things, then setting up an untangle appliance will be a walk in the park for you.
ETA http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856205007
add ram and a cheap small disk and off you go. 2gb is plenty. get a 60gb laptop disk from ebay for $14. whole setup configured will run you less than $200 when you factor in shipping and a six pack.