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What is the easiest way to block somebody on my computer visiting a website? Can it be done?
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  • gt568 wrote: »
    What is the easiest way to block somebody on my computer visiting a website? Can it be done?

    You do not say what your setup is but if you have a router they often have the facility to do what you want. Alternatively, you could take the firewall route.

    Brian.
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    You do not say what your setup is but if you have a router they often have the facility to do what you want. Alternatively, you could take the firewall route.

    Brian.

    Wireless router and laptop.

    What do I need to do?
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    If you want to do it via the router, then you should look in / download the userguide for your make/model.

    Most have a site blocking option in their config.

    For example, mine has a settings page like:


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