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Default and Third-Party Apps to Edit the Windows HOSTS File
Because to do something right, you have to do it yourself
Windows 10 came out not a month ago, and as some expected, speculated, or cunningly hoped, things aren’t going quite as planned, at least for the end user. As Microsoft continues to gather data from Windows PCs, individuals are looking for ways to stay in the shadow.
Since it’s not polite, moral, or legal for the matter to hack into the Windows code to remove what’s constantly sending data to Microsoft servers, we’re going to practice some methods to bypass or block this process.
One basic method is to simply unplug the network cable from your PC, or turn off the Wi-Fi adapter, but let’s face it, you’re not going to stay off the grid forever.
Another method is to stick your nose inside the place Windows maps out hostnames to IP addresses, namely the HOSTS file. If this seems complicated or risky, you’ll be happy to know that other, safer methods exist. Let’s not beat around the bush and get the facts straight.
Editing the HOSTS file
Click the link below for instructions
Because to do something right, you have to do it yourself
Windows 10 came out not a month ago, and as some expected, speculated, or cunningly hoped, things aren’t going quite as planned, at least for the end user. As Microsoft continues to gather data from Windows PCs, individuals are looking for ways to stay in the shadow.
Since it’s not polite, moral, or legal for the matter to hack into the Windows code to remove what’s constantly sending data to Microsoft servers, we’re going to practice some methods to bypass or block this process.
One basic method is to simply unplug the network cable from your PC, or turn off the Wi-Fi adapter, but let’s face it, you’re not going to stay off the grid forever.
Another method is to stick your nose inside the place Windows maps out hostnames to IP addresses, namely the HOSTS file. If this seems complicated or risky, you’ll be happy to know that other, safer methods exist. Let’s not beat around the bush and get the facts straight.
Editing the HOSTS file
Click the link below for instructions
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