How To Block Any Website On Your Computer

There can be several reasons why someone may want to block a website on their computer. Some of the common reasons are:

Productivity: Certain websites can be distracting and can take away your focus from work or studies. Blocking such websites can help you increase your productivity and focus on important tasks.
Parental Control: Parents may want to block certain websites that are inappropriate for children, such as adult content, violence, or gambling websites.
Security: Some websites may contain malware or phishing scams that can harm your computer or steal your personal information. Blocking such websites can help protect your computer from security threats.
Addiction: In some cases, people may be addicted to certain websites or social media platforms, which can impact their mental health and well-being. Blocking such websites can help them break their addiction and focus on other activities.
Compliance: In certain workplaces or schools, access to certain websites may be restricted for compliance reasons, such as to prevent access to copyrighted materials or inappropriate content.

Overall, blocking a website can be a useful tool to manage your online activities and protect yourself from potential risks.

There are several ways to block a website on a PC.

To Open a hosts file, press Ctrl+R and type this phrase C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
Copy the hosts file and paste it on your desktop
Right click on the “hosts” file and open it with Notepad

Add the following line to the end of the file: “127.0.0.1 website.com” (replace “website.com” with the actual website you want to block).

Save the file and close the text editor.
Copy the file you just edited on your desktop and replace it with the original hosts file
Restart your web browser for the changes to take effect.

Open the Windows Family Safety settings by searching for it in the Start menu.
Sign in with your Microsoft account and select the user account you want to block websites for.
Select “Web browsing” and turn on “Block inappropriate websites”.
Add the website you want to block to the list of blocked websites.
Save the changes.

There are several third-party software programs available that allow you to block websites on your PC, such as Cold Turkey and BlockSite.
Download and install the software of your choice.
Follow the instructions provided by the software to add the website you want to block to the blocked list.

Note: Keep in mind that these methods can be bypassed by someone with advanced technical skills, so they may not be effective for all situations.