Anyone here uses Little Snitch or Lulu with macOS?

Questions
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I’m reading that Little Snitch can enable and force all system and apps’ DNS queries to a DNS service of my choice like NextDNS. Is this true? Is Lulu also capable of this?

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I am using it.

Yes. The app has a feature where you can add custom encrypted DNS of choice.

Not sure but this is free so you can test it out yourself easily. I recommend using Little Snitch though. It has a lot of features and functionality. It’s one time paid but worth it for all that it allows you to do.

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I don’t have a Mac with me at the moment to test this. That’s why I wanted to ask, as I build out and reconfigure my home office/home lab.

Is it confirmed that LS is capable of forcing all system and apps’ DNS queries through it? This is very important to me. I want to force all system and whatever app I install to use LS and whatever DNS service of my choice.

I’m not against buying Little Snitch. It just sucks that upgrades are always paid for and it’s gotten more expensive over the years.

What are LS’s best features that you think enhance your privacy and security?

Thx!

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Yes. That’s my understanding of how it works.

I mean.. that’s literally why they are called upgrades.

All that they list on their website. It’s all there. I don’t have a personal list.

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I use Lulu, but I used to use Little Snitch before I switched to Apple Silicon. As for the DNS queries, I installed AdGuard Home on my network and just kept an eye on it using Rustnet. With Rustnet, you can see the queries while they’re happening.

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I can’t use AGH if I’m using another network. Are you able to confirm if Lulu can force all system DNS queries to go through it? It would be awesome if possible, then I’ll use it with NextDNS.

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On mobile, I just use RethinkDNS, but I’ve been thinking of integrating Tailscale for a while. Can’t confirm about Lulu forcing system DNS queries, but you can jump on the Discord channel where Patrick Wardle is on, and you can ask him all your questions.

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Lulu its a firewall its completely free its only firewall there is no “DNS queries to a DNS service of my choice like NextDNS” in lulu. Better stick with lulu don’t waste money on littlesnitch.

Just install protonvpn on macos and combine with lulu and use it even the free version of protonvpn provides you with good speed you can stream 1080p videos easily