HOTS

HOTS is a lightweight, feature-rich Windows application that lets you view, edit, and manage the system hosts file through a clean dark-themed GUI — no more manually navigating to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ and fighting with Notepad permissions. Key Features:Core editing: Real-time table view of all entries, live search, bulk paste, and the ability to enable or disable entries without deleting them. Safety & backups: Auto-backup before every save with a rotating archive of the last 10 backups, diff preview, and a dedicated Backup Manager. Parental Control: Built-in blocklist manager for 14 categories (Adult content, YouTube, TikTok, etc.) combined with a one-click Cloudflare Family DNS enforcement. Windows AntiSpy: One-click Windows telemetry blocker that reduces data sent to Microsoft by disabling specific tracking services and applying firewall rules. Diagnostics: Domain existence check via Google DNS and a built-in malware scanner that detects 6 different risk patterns. UI & Quality of Life: Full dark theme, multilingual support (English, Polish, French), optional startup password protection, and auto-elevation for Administrator rights