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The website blocking feature on Macbook is not significantly different from Windows. However, the execution varies slightly. Interestingly, blocking websites on Macbook hasn't garnered much attention, leading to fewer dedicated applications for it.
Nevertheless, with the following methods, you can block any website on your Macbook, whether it's misidentified for age restrictions, flagged by the system, or based on your personal preferences.
Guide to Blocking Websites on Macbook
1. Block Websites on Macbook in the System
Blocking websites on Macbook using the system itself is a fundamental method that not only restricts others from accessing harmful websites but also applies to every member in your household.
Step 1: First, on your Macbook interface, click on the Apple icon and select System Preferences.
Step 2: In System Preferences, proceed to the Parental Controls section, designed to help you block websites on Macbook.
Step 3: Before you can block websites on Macbook, you need Administrator approval. Click on the padlock icon to initiate the login process.
Afterward, enter the username and password used to access the system.
Step 4: Immediately, the setup section appears. Access the web category here, where you'll find features worthy of your attention:
- Allow Unrestricted access to websites: Permit unrestricted access to websites without any restrictions.
- Allow access to only these websites: Authorize access only to websites listed in the category below.
- Try to limit access to adult websites: Restrict access to websites intended for adults. In this section, click Customize to make additional settings.
In Customize, you have the authority to add blocked websites below and include allowed websites above.
Step 5: Additionally, you can adjust time restrictions in the Time section, where there are three key limitations to be aware of:
- Weekday time limits: Set time limits for daily access.
- Weekend time limits: Set time limits for access on the weekends.
- Bedtime: Specify usage limits before bedtime.
And that's how we've completed the process of blocking websites on Macbook using the system.
2. Block websites on Macbook using Hosts file
The hosts file is quite common on both Windows and Macbook, and blocking websites on Macbook using the hosts file is similar to Windows, although the execution is a bit more complex.
Step 1: First, use the search function with the keyboard shortcut Command + Space, type Terminal, and access this tool.
Step 2: Here, you'll enter the command sudo nano /private/etc/hosts and then press Enter to input the password. This syntax helps you open the Hosts file with Administrator privileges.
Note: The password won't be visible, so just type it and press Enter.
Step 3: After the Hosts file opens, simply block a website using the syntax 127.0.0.1 <web address to block> as shown below.
Then, press Command + O to proceed with the save and then check the results of blocking a website on Macbook using the hosts file.
Step 3: To block websites on Macbook with this utility, simply click the icon and choose Options.
Một số người sử dụng trình duyệt trên Macbook không chỉ dùng Safari mà rất nhiều người sử dụng Chrome, trên Chrome có rất nhiều các Extension giúp bạn có thể chặn website trên Macbook được.
Step 4: Then, proceed to add a page as shown in the image.
And then, double-check whether the process of blocking websites on Macbook has been successfully implemented.
Step 3: To block websites on Macbook with this tool, simply click on the icon and select Options.
Step 4: Afterward, proceed to add a page as illustrated.
Then, double-check to see if the process of blocking websites on Macbook has been completed.
Here are three methods for blocking websites that Mytour wants to introduce to you. You can apply them to block any website on Firefox, Chrome, or Safari. Since these methods all involve system-level blocking, you don't need to individually block websites on Firefox, Chrome, or Safari anymore.
