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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

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

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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