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HostsBlock Indicator vs PeerGuardian

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

HostsBlock Indicator

HostsBlock Indicator

Security & Privacy

HostsBlock Indicator is a free, open-source ad blocking program for Windows. It blocks ads and tracking by redirecting requests to host files that contain domains known to serve ads/tracking.

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PeerGuardian

PeerGuardian

Security & Privacy

PeerGuardian is a free, open source software that blocks connections to malicious or undesirable IP addresses to help protect privacy while using P2P networks. It maintains a frequently updated blacklist to identify risks.

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