not really since you don't block the access to the ip address - but ofcourse regular school students don't have that kind of knowledge + how many schools use linux for their student computers?
The most common us is to assign DNS names for computers on your local network. You can set up an internal DNS server, but sometimes it's just easier to add an entry in the hosts file.
I use this file to block those ANNOYING ADS on Youtube :D Power of the hosts file
philipkimbrell90 1 year ago
Uhh... Linux? Why not Windows D:
PosterStudios 2 years ago
u can do this in windows host file also
codecaine 2 years ago
'ohh micro$oft doesnt exist' xD cool man
PenguinCommunity 2 years ago
Great tip, thanks!
Chr1573r 2 years ago
school could use to block kids from myspace and other stuff
travisman26 2 years ago
not really since you don't block the access to the ip address - but ofcourse regular school students don't have that kind of knowledge + how many schools use linux for their student computers?
mamdk 2 years ago
Hosts file does exist on windows.
its at C:/windows/system32/drivers/etc/hosts
pclover 2 years ago
@pclover so it works in Windows as well right?
wdrpsp19 7 months ago
Interesting tech tip. It seems like it could be useful. Other than pranks, what can you use it for?
penguinistas 2 years ago
The most common us is to assign DNS names for computers on your local network. You can set up an internal DNS server, but sometimes it's just easier to add an entry in the hosts file.
trunkboy 2 years ago 2
I'm sure that will make Steve Balmer happy.
commodore256 2 years ago 2
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eXX0 2 years ago
Great tips!
twistor96 2 years ago