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How can I block something on an iOS device?

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To block a website like Facebook from stealing your information do the following: Follow these instructions to the "website" screen, but THEN, go to the "Limit Adult Content" section. There will be an option that says "Never Allow This site". Type in Facebook.

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At step 2 when I enter sudo nano /etc/hosts and press enter, I get a little symbol of a "key" which will not allow me to enter my administrator's password. Any suggestions to overcome this?

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When the key symbol appears, type the administrator's password and ignore the fact that what you type doesn't show up on the screen, then press enter. The password is just invisible on your screen for security reasons.

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I found that the method mentioned in the article blocks all the websites I have added except Bing. How do I block Bing?

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I have found that with some websites you need to add multiple versions of the url to get the block to work, such as one line with the 3 w's before the url and another without it.

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How do I block adult material on an iPad?

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There is a restrictions area in the settings. This is for people with kids who need it to be blocked. You just need to set a password and turn it on.

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How do I remove a site from the "always allowed" list?

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You can adjust a site's status from "always allowed" by accessing your iOS settings. Open the "Settings" app, scroll to "Screen Time," then tap on "Content & Privacy Restrictions." Under "Content Restrictions," select "Web Content." Choose "Limit Adult Websites." To block specific sites, tap "Add Website" under "Never Allow" and enter the URL.

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I can't seem to block Yahoo despite following the instructions. Do I need to restart my computer, or is the process different on iOS 13?

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You may need to restart your device for changes to take effect. Also, ensure that you're following the correct instructions for iOS 13, as the process might differ from other versions.

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How do I block MacKeeper in Safari?

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In Safari, open Preferences, click the Privacy tab, and then click the Manage Website Data button. Search for MacKeeper and, if you find a cookie for mackeeper.com, select it and click the Remove button.

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