| Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File
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Explains how a hosts file is used to block adware, spyware and other parasites. |
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| eDexter
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EDexter acts as a web server on your computer. This site gives an introduction to eDexter. It is used to serve the redirected requests that normally go to ad servers or spyware listeners. It will put it's own htimage in the ads that would normally appear. |
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| [REMEMBER.MINE.NU][HOSTS FILE PROJECT]
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Explains how to set up a hosts file to increase protection against adware and spyware. It explains the installation process for various systems and provides troubleshooting information. It also lists places to get hosts files. |
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| System wide filtering and blocking
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Provides links and documents about various ad blocking tools and methods which mainly use redirects from the ad and spyware servers. |
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| hpguru's HOSTS File
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Provides a HOSTS file for Windows, Linux and MacIntosh dated Aug 29th, 2004. Updates to cover new ad and spyware servers appear to be frequent here. Provides a readme file to help with installation and provides a link to eDexter. |
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| Gorilla Design Studio Presents: Using the Hosts File
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Begins by providing a good explanation of how the HOSTS file can be used to block ad servers and prevent companies from spying on you. It explains how to use the HOSTS file, and provides HOSTS files for several operating systems. |
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