This is a simple guide to help you block over 100k ads and tracking sites on your pc with no addons/extension installed on your browsers.
This guide will help you compile list of hosts file from several well-curated sources like adaway.org, mvps.org, malwaredomainlist.com, someonewhocares.org, and others.
Requirements
1. Hostman
2. Needed ads links
Hostman features:
* Built-in hosts file updater
* Enable/Disable hosts file
* Built-in hosts editor
* Scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks
* Has a Hosts file backup manager
* Exclusion list
Download Hostman here
Note: The Non GitHub mirror is the link to use with Hostsman for Windows because is does not work with Github download links.
Install and run the hostman as administrator
remember to enable automatic updates and to run the app on pc startup.
Nb: You can add your list by clicking on Manage sources.