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Ghostery vs HostsFileEditor

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

Ghostery

Ghostery

Security & Privacy

Ghostery is a browser extension that blocks tracking technologies and protects user privacy while browsing the web. It detects and blocks trackers, ad networks, web bugs, analytics tools, and more to prevent companies from collecting data on users' online behavior and serve targeted ads.

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HostsFileEditor

HostsFileEditor

Security & Privacy

HostsFileEditor is a free, open-source editor for the hosts file on Windows. It allows you to easily edit the file to block ads, malware, and unwanted sites.

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