Facebook
Twitter
Copy link
Or at least, how to block sites that deliver just adverts. You'll need to edit your hosts file.
- On Linux this is /etc/hosts
- On Windows 2000 and above this is C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
The file is essentially the same in all cases, except don't use TAB to separate the fields if you're on Windows.
Back to our mission, to block annoying adverts. All we need to do is use the hosts file to change the IP address of any ad-site to something else. A good IP address to use is 127.0.0.1 (aka localhost, or your machine). Here is the line - and it is just one line - that I use in my hosts file:
127.0.0.1 adserver.adtech.de oz.valueclick.com adverts.ecn.co.uk www.burstnet.com www.commission-junction.com www.qksrv.net ads.adviva.net servedby.advertising.com ad.doubleclick.net www.w3exit.com ads.novacaster.com tracker.tradedoubler.com banners.gameon.co.uk ar.atwola.com ar.atwola.com ad.uk.doubleclick.net ad.doubleclick.net serverdby.advertising.com multi1.rmuk.co.uk www.ukbanners.com
Put this line into your hosts file at your own risk! All of the sites mentioned in the line are ones that, in my opinion, publish rather ugly and annoying adverts; feel free to add/remove as you desire. The list is by no means complete, as I merely add to it whenever I come across such an advert.
Comments
It's quiet in here...Add your commentTerms
Terms of Use These terms of use govern your use of our site. Please read these terms in full before you use this Website. If you do not accept these terms of use, please do not use this Website. Your continued use of this site confirms your ... (more)
Mirror
Crivit products
The Crivit® product range If you're looking for outdoors clothing or accessories, you could do worse than to browse the Crivit® range. Crivit® is a brand of German supermarket Lidl's, so it's most convenient for UK customers to head down ... (more)
Audax: long-distance cycling
Audax: the home of long-distance cycling If you love recreational cycling, and enjoy the prospect of an all-day ride, then the audax may be just what you need. Audax technically means "daring" or "courage", but you usually won't need either ... (more)
Blickling Parkrun - 400th edition!
There was a better-than-ever atmosphere at the anniversary edition of Blickling Parkrun, and long-time volunteer extraordinaire Sarah Morter had even brought cake! Stephen Roe really went to town and did his timekeeping role on a giant pink ... (more)
600k Ben Allen's Summer Outing
The weather couldn't have turned out better! Not only was it nice and sunny most of the time for the audax, back home it was quite chilly and overcast! Friday: the ride down I had intended to catch the train down to Peterborough and ... (more)
Aylsham 10k race
Here are some photos and a short video from the 2023 edition of Aylsham 10k. Michael managed 41:09 in his first ever 10km race, and he's still only 15! He had also just done two days of practice expedition hiking for his Duke of ... (more)
230k mid-winter DIY audax
This was a ride part of the way home from Somerset, starting just before sunrise and finishing around dusk. I was expecting it to be cold (it was) but hoped that this would be tempered by a day of sunshine (it wasn't). Instead of the sun ... (more)
Recreational Riding
Strava (www.strava.com) - Strava is a website and mobile app that allows cyclists to track and share their rides, as well as connect with other cyclists and join cycling clubs. BikeForums (www.bikeforums.net) - BikeForums is an online community ... (more)
La Marmotte Granfondo Alpes 2023
event info This is an alpine sportive that climbs Col du Glandon, Col du Telegraphe, Col du Galibier and L'Alpe d'Huez. There is also the Ultrafondo, which starts at 5am and tackles Alpe d'Huez twice - totalling 226km with over 10000m ... (more)
Dunwich Dynamo
event info This is an "unofficial" ride from Hackney's London Fields to Dunwich on the Suffolk coast. It's a bit over 100 miles long, but what makes it special is that you set off at dusk - and hope to arrive in Dunwich by dawn. There ... (more)