In this article I will show you how to block unsafe websites by adding blocking lists to the Windows Hosts file. The Hosts file allows you to re-direct domain names to an IP address of your choice. Subsequently, you can use this knowledge to block any domains, such as those distributing advertisements, banners, cookies, and more. What Are The Benefits Of Blocking Sites Using The Hosts File? First of all you can block malicious websites using excluding lists that contain known offenders. Secondly, if those lists contain ad servers or trackers, you will experience faster website loading times, as all ad and tracking related apps are blocked from loading. Finally, you can play a prank on people by re-directing any website you like, for example Bing to Google. How Can I Edit The Windows Hosts File? I will briefly describe how to edit the file in Windows 7. Open Notepad as Administrator. For this go to > Start > All Programs > Accessories, right-click > Notepad ...
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