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4. PiHole -- another option

Reply to Tetrachloride (Original post)

Thu Sep 9, 2021, 10:12 PM

Sep 2021

I used to edit my /etc/hosts.txt file ... but now I run PiHole on a Raspberry Pi: https://pi-hole.net

It basically turns a Raspberry Pi box into a DNS server (with filtered hosts), and can be the server for any/all of the machines on your local WiFi network. So not just my Macs, but iPhones and iPads can use it as well!

It's not for everyone, but fyi ... I found it easy enough to install.

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Hosts file [View all] Tetrachloride Sep 2021 OP

Does Apple use Hosts too!? Well, on Windows - OhZone Sep 2021 #1

Good one. Maybe crosspost your link ? Tetrachloride Sep 2021 #2

Sure! OhZone Sep 2021 #3

PiHole -- another option CloudWatcher Sep 2021 #4