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  1. Haemoglobin

    Updating HOSTS file in 10.4.11

    I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but I quick search didn't show anything up. I just installed Aquafox and as part of the process, I installed ublock, Noscript, but I'd forgotten how to update the HOSTS file and the link on this page, leading to what I assume is the guide, appears to be...
  2. bogdanw

    Using hosts to block ads and malware in Catalina

    As Apple restricted extensions' capabilities, an alternative approach might more effective. The hosts file can be used to block acces to defined domains, thus preventig every application from accesing it. By using custom lists of domains, ads and malware can be blocked. GitHub user Dani3lSun...