Hosts.prefpane vs SwitchHosts
A side-by-side look at Hosts.prefpane and SwitchHosts. 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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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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