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Auto Hosts vs PeerBlock

A side-by-side look at Auto Hosts and PeerBlock. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Auto Hosts

Auto Hosts

Security & Privacy

Auto Hosts is a free, open-source browser extension for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox that automatically blocks ads, tracking scripts, and malware by using crowdsourced host files. It aims to protect privacy, speed up page load times, and enhance security.

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PeerBlock

PeerBlock

Security & Privacy

PeerBlock is a free, open-source program that blocks IP addresses and domains known to distribute threats like spyware, malware, and spam. It works by editing the Windows Hosts file to prevent connections to unsafe sites.

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