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  • If you want to block websites on Microsoft Edge, you'll have to use your Windows computer's Command Prompt.
  • Currently, Microsoft Edge doesn't allow you to block websites through its browser.
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Microsoft Edge doesn't currently have any settings or functions within its web browser that allow you to block specific websites.

However, there's a workaround that you can exploit using the Command Prompt that will let you block websites on Edge and other browsers for free, without downloading any browser extensions.

Using the Command Prompt can be intimidating, but here's how to use it to block websites on Microsoft Edge.

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How to block websites on Microsoft Edge using the Command Prompt

1. At the bottom of your computer, in the search bar, type 'command.' Then right-click on the Command Prompt. In the menu that appears, click on 'Run as administrator.'

© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider Select “Run as administrator.” Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider

2. If a pop-up box appears, click the 'Yes' button.

3. When the Command Prompt opens, it will appear as a black box with text inside it. Type the following line exactly as it appears: notepad c:WINDOWSsystem32driversetchosts. After you have typed the text, press the Enter key.

Block ableton from internet mac os© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider Enter the exact same code into Command Prompt. Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider

4. The Notepad application should open on its own. Scroll down in Notepad until you reach the bottom of the text, then press the Enter key.

5. Type the following line exactly as it appears: 127.0.0.1.

6. Then, press the space bar once and type the name of the website you want to block. For example, www.reddit.com. If done correctly, the line of text should read like this: 127.0.0.1 www.reddit.com. Do this for each of the websites you want to block.

© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider Type in the website you want to block. Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider

7. Once you are finished adding websites that you want to block, click on Notepad's 'File' menu, then click 'Save.' © Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider Click 'Save.' Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider

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8. Close out of the Command Prompt and Notepad.

If you try to reach the website you blocked, you will no longer be able to view it.

© Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider The website would now be blocked. Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider

If you no longer want to block a certain website, repeat steps one through four, and then delete the line of text in Notepad that corresponds to the website(s) you want to unblock. Then repeat steps six and seven. You should now be able to view the website again.

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Editors
Why download? Try the online Editor for Base, Ohm64, block, OhmRGB, CNTRL:R, CodeV2, and Alias8. Just plug in your controller, then click the link.
(*QuickTime required for Windows versions)
CNTRL:R Editorv1.274
Mac | Windows*
OhmRGB Editorv1.275
Mac | Windows*
Ohm64 Editorv1.25
Mac | Windows*
Code Editorv1.273
Mac | Windows*
Code 2 Editorv2.09
requires Code firmware version 200 and above
Mac | Windows*
Code V2 Manual
Block Editor v1.266
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For earlier models with no expansion jacks:
Mac | Windows*
Elements Alchemist v1.0
Mac | Windows*
There is a known issue with the Alchemist and RGB modules. We are addressing this in an upcoming fix.
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Brain V2 / Jr. Configurev1.07
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Brain Configurev1.20
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Guitar Wing

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Guitar WingFX Plugin and Standalone Installer
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Templates

Overlay templates These are the faceplate files for the Ohm64 and Block so you can download and print your own overlays. (eps format)
Ohm64
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Firmware

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Manuals

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Ohm64 Manual
Block Manual
Ohm (classic) Manual
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Ohm64 Editor Manual
Block Editor Manual
Cell & CellDNA Manual
Union v 2.5 Manual English
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CellDNA

CellDNA can be run in both demo mode, or authorized to remove the watermark and allow for more then five minutes of full screen. Both Demo and the full version are the same installer and can be downloaded here.
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Cell

Cell 2.51 can be run in both demo mode, or authorized to remove the watermark and allow for more then five minutes of full screen. Both Demo and the full version are the same installer and can be downloaded here.
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Cell - version 2.51 - MAC OSX
Cell - version 2.51 - Windows

Union 2.5.7

Union 2.5 can be run in both demo mode, or authorized to remove the watermark and allow for more then five minutes of full screen. Both Demo and the Full Version are the same installer and can be downloaded here.
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Union - version 2.5.7 - MAC OSX
Union - version 2.5.7 - WindowsXP

Looper

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Looper 1.2 - MAC OSX
Looper 1.2 - WindowsXP
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Batch Export Utility

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Batch Export Utility 1.23 - WindowsXP

Ohm (Classic) Connect (Classic Ohm)

MIDI remapping application for the Ohm Classic
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USB MIDI Drivers for the Ohm controller.
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OctaV4

Remote and synchronous control of up to 8 Edirol V-4 Mixers
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MIDItools

Test your controller with MIDI send and receive utilities
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The Preset Selector is a small, convenient, MIDI-controllable application that will instantly load presets created in the Editors to the selected device.