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Posts about projects, engineering, and what I learn while building.

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-rw-r--r--tamim7mJul 2026 RethinkDNS vs Isolate: DNS Firewall or App Internet Blocker?.md

A practical comparison of RethinkDNS and Isolate for Android users deciding between DNS filtering, privacy controls, and simple per-app internet blocking.

AndroidRethinkDNSFirewallIsolate
-rw-r--r--tamim7mJul 2026 NetGuard vs Isolate: Which Android Firewall Should You Use?.md

A fair comparison of NetGuard and Isolate for Android users choosing between a detailed no-root firewall and a focus-first app internet blocker.

AndroidNetGuardFirewallIsolate
-rw-r--r--tamim8mJul 2026 How to Block Internet Access for Specific Apps on Android.md

Learn the practical ways to block internet access for specific Android apps using system settings, no-root firewalls, VPNService blockers, and focus tools.

AndroidApp BlockingFirewallIsolate
-rw-r--r--tamim7mJul 2026 How Android VPN Firewalls Work.md

A clear explanation of how Android VPNService firewalls can block internet access for apps without root and without acting like a traditional remote VPN.

AndroidVPNServiceFirewallIsolate
-rw-r--r--tamim8mJul 2026 Best Internet Blocker Apps for Android.md

A practical guide to the best Android internet blocker apps, including no-root firewalls, DNS firewalls, root firewalls, and focus-first blockers like Isolate.

AndroidFirewallProductivityIsolate
-rw-r--r--tamim8mJul 2026 Android Firewall Comparison: Isolate, NetGuard, RethinkDNS, and AFWall+.md

Compare Android firewall options by root requirement, VPNService architecture, DNS filtering, per-app blocking, privacy posture, and everyday usability.

AndroidFirewallComparisonIsolate
-rw-r--r--tamim5m2026-07-18 Isolate: App Internet Blocker.md

Isolate is an app blocker and no-root firewall that lets you block internet, WiFi, and mobile data for any app — one tap, no setup.

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