Firewall vs entry in Hosts file ????
What is the difference (that is better) between having an entry in the "hosts" file, or a "rule" in a firewall application when trying to block inbound traffic from a known website or company.
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Frankly using 'hosts' was a new one to me and I've been aware of / etc / hosts for 30 years. :) Never would have occurred to me to try that.
I'd always block a domain at the firewall, router level. Seems to me you've got more flexibility; easier to wildcard, easier to manage, no reboot etc.
I'd always block a domain at the firewall, router level. Seems to me you've got more flexibility; easier to wildcard, easier to manage, no reboot etc.
