Hosts
Hosts is a macOS utility app that provides a graphical interface for managing your computer's hosts file. The hosts file is a system file that maps hostnames to IP addresses, allowing users to block websites, redirect domains, or create local development environments. This app makes it easy for developers, system administrators, and advanced users to edit the hosts file without using the command line. It's commonly used for web development testing, blocking unwanted websites, or creating custom domain mappings on local machines.
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1 suggestionBased on the search results, I could not find specific information about whether Hosts by Dirk Froehling has been updated with Apple Silicon support. However, there is a native alternative available called HostsX, which is actively maintained and available through Homebrew. HostsX provides similar hosts file management functionality and appears to be a modern replacement for hosts file editing tools. Since the original Hosts app (version 1.4.5) appears to have limited recent development activity, switching to HostsX would be a good option to ensure compatibility with Apple Silicon Macs.
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