Hosts.prefpane vs PeerBlock
A side-by-side look at Hosts.prefpane and PeerBlock. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Hosts.prefpane
Os & Utilities
Hosts.prefpane is a system preferences pane for macOS that allows users to easily edit their hosts file. The hosts file maps hostnames to IP addresses and can be used to block ads, trackers, and malicious sites.
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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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