What is Marnix 0810 HackeyBlock?
HackeyBlock (the full name is Marnix 0810 Hackey AdBlock) is an adblocker which uses the hosts-file to block online advertisings, trackers(, if set in preferences adult content) and certain malicious sites, this works almost on every site, but maybe if it doesn't the site you visit is a little shady? Well, anyways I hope you enjoy a faster web without online advertizing or malicious content! More Info »
How does blocking via hosts-file work?
Well, nowadays every site is offered by a domain name, stored on a DNS-server. Hackey provides new DNS information, stored in a file that was widely used long before the existence of DNS servers: The hosts file. Because this file is located at the base of the operating system, it overwrites the data from DNS servers. But Hackey's records link ad-hosting domains to dead ends: the ads can no longer be loaded.
Links to official HackeyBlock sites
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adblocking-solution ads anti-tracking banner-ads web-blocker
HackeyBlock was added by Marnix0810 in
Sep 2019 and the latest update was made in
May 2020. The list of alternatives was updated Mar 2020.
It's possible to update the information on HackeyBlock or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.
