We are using NotePad++ for editing the file. Logout to apply changes.
127.0.0.1 gives the same result for youtube, but we use zero. You must open NotePad++ from start in Admin mode. Locate the file, save, wait, close and logout.Code:0.0.0.0 www.youtube.com 0.0.0.0 www.google.com 0.0.0.0 www.google-analytics.com
An article was shared to other parents in our school site group, because they found out some of their kids (elementary and middle schoolers) were a little too tech savvy. Their kids were viewing Discord, Reddit, YouTube etc. There is a how-to on editing the Hosts File.
How to Block Bad Websites—or Just Get Things Done | WIRED.
I heard OpenDNS worked for one parent. His router allowed him to block certain IP address but not Google Classroom and Zoom. As our kids in the district are using.
Only a matter of time though kids will find a solution to any challenge we give them.
True, that! For now, I just want to make sure my kid is not watching YouTube during his online classes. I wouldn't mind if only he weren't watching other people play video games, apparently that's what all the kids are watching these days and I find that stupid.
I did sort out how to block the YouTube on his laptop. I even disabled it on his phone, but then he can always use the browser on the phone using data. Since the phone is not rooted, I need to use adb to edit the hosts file on the phone and I need to find time to set it up.
Otherwise, thanks for your help, everyone!
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