SNUB Podcast —Block websites on Local

20/05/2025 4 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1

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⁠https://snubmonkey.com/snub-podcast-block-websites-on-local/⁠A step-by-step guide on blocking specific websites on your local machine using the /etc/hosts file. It explains how redirecting malicious or unwanted websites to the IP address 127.0.0.1 (localhost) prevents your computer from connecting to them. The podcast details the process, including how to edit the /etc/hosts file, add entries for specific domains, and optionally clear the DNS cache. It emphasizes that this method only affects your local machine and may not fully prevent access to blocked websites. The podcast concludes by recommending dedicated parental control software or services for more reliable blocking.SNUBmonkey™ Team.