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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Morpheus on February 15, 2026, 07:12:36 PM
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Hey, is there a specific way to block a specific website using Edge?
Thanks <S>
Morph
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I don't know about edge specifically but the hosts file entry will bock it on all browsers and everywhere else.
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I don't know about edge specifically but the hosts file entry will bock it on all browsers and everywhere else.
That's probably the easiest way. Could do it from the Windows Defender Firewall also.
A little more info on the host file edit. You must open notepad or your editor "run as administrator". Change the type from txt to all. You'll find the file here and add whatever site to 127.0.0.1 which is a loopback.
(https://i.postimg.cc/jCPy8TLZ/2026-02-15-22-05-19-etc-File-Explorer.png) (https://postimg.cc/jCPy8TLZ)
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Is there a reason why? If it's on a home PC, just don't go to it.
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Is there a reason why? If it's on a home PC, just don't go to it.
Well, I don't specifically navigate toward it. It's one of those popup add things. :headscratch:
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You can get free popup blockers for your browser. Edge also has that built-in.
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I didn’t see what type of ads or web pages
I use Fire Fox. I set it to clear caches on closing. I remove Blng from search engine list.
MS browsers constantly push ads and dominance. Bling is horrible at it. I disabled it everywhere I could find.
It could be something installed on the pc.
You can also kill ads in Windows 11. You want them off for gaming anyway.
Key Areas to Disable Ads in Windows 11
Start Menu Ads: Navigate to Settings > Personalization > Start and toggle off "Show recommendations for tips, app promotions and more".
General Privacy Ads: Go to Settings > Privacy & security > General. Toggle off all options, including "Show me suggested content in the Settings app" and those related to the advertising ID.
Lock Screen Ads: Go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen and set "Lock screen status" to "None".
Taskbar Tips: Go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar and toggle off "Get tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows".
File Explorer Ads: Open File Explorer, click the three-dot menu, select Options, go to the View tab, and uncheck "Show sync provider notifications".
Notification Ads: Go to Settings > System > Notifications to turn off tips or specific apps displaying spammy ads.
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Isn't Bing from someone who was in Google's office getting paid to whack off and come up with a stupid new idea???
<S> Morph
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Isn't Bing from someone who was in Google's office getting paid to whack off and come up with a stupid new idea???
<S> Morph
Evidently, yes.
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kind of like some chump in high school who likes girls with big butts, then finds the fattest slob, hits it with the fattest thighs bigger than any linman on the football team there! He then thinks he's at the top of the ladder! LOL and you know there's a lot of chumps out there with ZERO pride!!! LOLOL wtf
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For Firefox I use an add-on extension ad blocker called "uBlock Origin".
It does awesome job at blocking pop-ups.
There may be an add-on for Edge that does same thing.
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UBlock Origin is one of the best, it even blocks ads in YouTube videos without any nagging. It's available for Edge: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak (https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak)
It used to be available for Chrome as well but Google got rid of it since "it was not in line with Google's policies"...
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OK THANKS!!
I just downloaded and installed Firefox along with Blockorigin. I'm along and ready for a "test run," so let's see how this goes. This computer is less than 2 weeks old, so it shouldn't be too hard to eradicate my internet pop-ups. MY GOD I HATE SO BADLY!!!! The thought of any one of those loser geek nimrods who probably have no friends nor any girlfriends and probably hibernate in one of their closets creating this %$@#! LOL Give me 30 seconds in one room with no doors and a handful of these lifeless losers! Hell, that would be... Yeah!!!
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For Firefox I use an add-on extension ad blocker called "uBlock Origin".
It does awesome job at blocking pop-ups.
There may be an add-on for Edge that does same thing.
COMPLETEY incredible explorer to substitute that old and fading edge browser!!! This thing has a ton of cool options!
THANK YOU!!
<S> Morph
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:salute :cheers:
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Firefox has to top the list as most secure browsers. With security ad-ons and the use of things like different containers to isolate from the normal cache,...it can be pretty powerful that way, and it's fast. I've actually used it since it was Netscape.
Sounded like a commercial.
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I CANNNOT BELIEVE HOW KICK &^$# Firefox is!!!! This dam thing is SOOOOOO DANG SMART!!!
Soooo glad I took a chance because this is cool as hell!!!!
LOL OK that's enough!
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Good, glad you got things in order. Hope to cya flyin before I’m gone.