nellie2 Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 You can use a HOSTS file to block ads, banners, cookies, web bugs, and even most hijackers. This is accomplished by blocking the Server that supplies these little gems. Example - the following entry 127.0.0.1 ad.doubleclick.net blocks all files supplied by the DoubleClick Server to the web page you are viewing. This also prevents the server from tracking your movements.Now includes most major parasites, hijackers and unwanted Search Engines!In many cases this can speed the loading of web pages by not having to wait for these ads, banners, hit counters, etc. to load. This also helps to protect your Privacy by blocking servers that track your viewing habits, known as "click-thru tracking". Another feature of the HOSTS file is it's ability to block other applications from connecting to the Internet, as long the the entry exists.Editors Note: As time has progressed the focus of this project has changed from blocking ads/banners to protecting the user from the many parasites that now exist on the Internet. It doesn't serve much purpose if you block the ad banner from displaying, but get hijacked by a parasite from an evil script or download contained on the web site. The object is to surf faster while preserving your Safety, Security and Privacy.more info and download Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Bang! There goes the free Internet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 what free internet,theres nowt worth having thats free on the internet even a lot of forums are demanding paypal donations or you will be kicked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 The big commercials...Ads = £££ or $$$ or ???We block 'em and who knows, but I think it would have to be an extreme to see that happening.:o paypal donation, which forums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 err this one in your control panel "To subscribe, simply select the radio button next to your subscription choice and then choose which payment method you wish to use below. Clicking on the continue button will bring you to a confirmation screen and may ask for more details depending on which payment method you've chosen." ok powerless thanks mate you take the pop ups and crap for the rest of us then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie2 Posted May 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Ummm.... using hosts isn't a new thing. Its just that this one does all the hard work for you!! I recommended it to someone earlier and thought I would let my chums here at WF know about it too! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 err this one in your control panel "To subscribe, simply select the radio button next to your subscription choice and then choose which payment method you wish to use below. Clicking on the continue button will bring you to a confirmation screen and may ask for more details depending on which payment method you've chosen." ok powerless thanks mate you take the pop ups and crap for the rest of us then.Oh I know that, I even know a forum that has an email service :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Bang! There goes the free Internet...I don't think so. In the whole scheme of things it is unlikely that this will be widely recognised and even less utilised - think of the number of computer users that, even now, don't have an anti-virus program on their machine - even an out of date one.Nel: Have you used this? Does it do as it claims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie2 Posted May 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 -pops- I don't use it... I know it sounds daft but I don't want to be directed away from bad sites!! :blink: I rely on other protection whilst I am checking stuff out. However the MVPS Hosts file comes highly recommended by the anti-spyware people in the know and I intend to post updates to it when they are released.Yes, as far as I know it does do as it claims but the good thing about it is that it is just a hosts file and if you don't like it then it is easy enough to reset your hosts file or just clear it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie2 Posted May 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Actually... second thoughts, having said all that I might stick it on tonight and see how I go on! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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