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Event Viewer vs SwitchHosts

A side-by-side look at Event Viewer and SwitchHosts. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Event Viewer

Event Viewer

System & Hardware

Event Viewer is a Windows utility that allows users to view event logs and system alerts generated in Windows. It tracks system, application, and security events and helps diagnose problems.

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SwitchHosts

SwitchHosts

Network & Admin

SwitchHosts is a free, open-source application for Windows, Mac and Linux that allows you to easily manage your hosts file. It enables quickly switching between different host configurations with a single click, helping test websites, access sites blocked in your country, and manage development/staging environments.

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