Just to let others know, this is the fix that I have applied/testing.
As VM filtering is not granular, I’ve now set up 2 wired/wireless networks (not using the VM hub).
The main network allows me to identify individual devices and block internet access, including on a timed basis. The router I use attaches to the VM hub, which is in modem mode. If the VM hub had this feature it would be amazing.
The second network (using some old Apple kit), is connected via wire to the first one. It uses OpenDNS for its DNS, which gives me full control over filters just for this network. I then block YouTube as a domain. Anything I want to universally block YouTube and its apps I stick on this network.
I know I could setup a Raspberry Pi with tools to do some of this, but I’m trying to keep it as simple as possible. I know I could pick up more expensive and feature rich home networking kit, or even go for a more enterprise option … but it is frustrating to have to go to this extreme.
If we can’t sort out granular tools being part of the VM solution, and also stop 3rd parties grabbing data that I have not agreed to (a separate note will go to the VM DPO next week).
If other have similar or better setups, I’m interested in hearing them.
