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Will using a Hosts file with OS X stop Facebook ads, and all the associated security risks?
11-09-2012, 08:55 AM
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Will using a Hosts file with OS X stop Facebook ads, and all the associated security risks?
If so, how do I set one up?
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11-09-2012, 09:04 AM
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You don't need one. Just set Safari and/or Firefox to block pop up ads (usually the default settings), and those ads won't show up. You can also download and install PithHelmet which blocks most ads on websites.
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