Bluetack Hosts File 06-25-05

Bluetack Hosts File 06-25-05

Bluetack Hosts File

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What is a HOSTS file?
The HOSTS file is a file which holds a list of domain names and IP addresses to resolve them to. Your computer will search the HOSTS file for a domain name before it requests it from a DNS server. When you type a URL into your browser or any communication software (FTP, etc), first it checks the HOSTS file for the relevant Hostname. If it is not there, it calls up your ISP DNS server for it. If the hostname IS in the HOSTS file, it redirects the connection to the specified IP address. In the case of this hosts file, that would be 127.0.0.1, which is YOUR LOCAL machine IP address, also known as "Local Loopback". For example, if you go to doubleclick.net you should instantly get a "Page Not Found" error. And that is how you know its working. *Note* You can NOT block IP addresses with a HOSTS file. You must have the hostname of the place you want to block.

Why should I install this HOSTS file?
The HOSTS file will prevent your browser from accessing sites which serve advertising or collect marketing data (Spyware) on you. By installing this file, you will greatly improve your internet experience (unless you actually like the ads) and you can feel more comfortable knowing that you have reduced the amount of information that is being gathered about you.

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