What Is The Windows Hosts File?
The Windows Hosts file is a plain text file Windows refers to for mapping hostnames to IP addresses.
What Are The Benefits Of Blocking Sites Using The Hosts File?
First of all you’re free to block malicious websites using excluding lists that contain known offenders.
Moreover, this protects your privacy and enhances security since your browsing habits are shielded from many known trackers.
How Can I Edit The Windows Hosts File?
I will briefly describe how to edit the file in Windows 7.
Where Can I Find Blocking Lists?
The Zip file contains a batch file (mvps.bat) to automatically rename and replace your current Hosts file.
it’s possible for you to also find Hosts files on hpHosts.
There are other resources that share blocklists.
What Tools Can I Use to Manage My Hosts Files?
you’re able to either merge this data with your current Hosts file or overwrite it.
you’re free to also edit the Hosts file using a convenient user interface.
This is something you gotta do manually.
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