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Two Methods:Using Blocksi in Google ChromeBlocking for the Entire System (Windows 7/8/8.1)

Have you ever wanted to block a website that you hate, like Yahoo? Nevertheless, have you ever wanted to block any website? If so, this article can help you do so.

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EditMethod 1 of 2: Using Blocksi in Google Chrome

  1. 1
    Search Google for "chrome web store".
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  2. 2
    Search the store for "blocksi"
  3. 3
    Select the choice named: "Blocksi - Web filtering and parental control"
  4. 4
    Install the extension (you will need a Google account for this). A new tab will open with the settings page.
  5. 5
    Select the "Black/White List" tab.
  6. 6
    Enter the domain of "yahoo.com" in the text field. Select "block" from the drop-down. Then click "Add".
  7. 7
    Save your settings and close out of the tab. You have successfully blocked "yahoo.com" from Google Chrome

EditMethod 2 of 2: Blocking for the Entire System (Windows 7/8/8.1)

  • Your system account must have administrator's privileges.
  1. 1
    Search your PC for %systemdrive%/windows/system32/drivers/etc
  2. 2
    Right-click on hosts and select "Open-with", then choose "Notepad"
  3. 3
    After the last line in the document, enter 127.0.0.1, followed by the website that you want to block. For example, a blocking of Yahoo would equal: 127.0.0.1 yahoo.com
  4. 4
    Save the file. You have successfully blocked Yahoo.com
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