{"id":41710,"date":"2022-07-30T16:12:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=41710"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:12:57","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:12:57","slug":"how-to-block-youtube-on-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-youtube-on-computer","title":{"rendered":"How to Block YouTube on Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ee04201eaff\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ee04201eaff\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ee04201eaff\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-youtube-on-computer\/#How_to_Block_YouTube_on_Computer\" title=\"How to Block YouTube on Computer\">How to Block YouTube on Computer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-youtube-on-computer\/#Windows_hosts_file_method\" title=\"Windows hosts file method\">Windows hosts file method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-youtube-on-computer\/#uBlock_Origin_parental_control_app\" title=\"uBlock Origin parental control app\">uBlock Origin parental control app<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-youtube-on-computer\/#HT_Parental_Controls\" title=\"HT Parental Controls\">HT Parental Controls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-youtube-on-computer\/#Mobicips_YouTube_parental_controls\" title=\"Mobicip&#8217;s YouTube parental controls\">Mobicip&#8217;s YouTube parental controls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-youtube-on-computer\/#Extensions_for_Chromebook\" title=\"Extensions for Chromebook\">Extensions for Chromebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-youtube-on-computer\/#HT_Work_Focus\" title=\"HT Work Focus\">HT Work Focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-block-youtube-on-computer\/#Microsoft_Family_Safety\" title=\"Microsoft Family Safety\">Microsoft Family Safety<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Block_YouTube_on_Computer\"><\/span>How to Block YouTube on Computer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" style=\"width:auto; height:auto; max-height:295px; max-width:37% margin:0px 10px;\" alt=\"how to block youtube on computer\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/9FXI9ix.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you want to block YouTube on your computer, there are several ways to do it. In this article, I&#8217;ll cover the Windows hosts file method, uBlock Origin&#8217;s parental control software, and Mobicip&#8217;s YouTube parental controls. All of these work by disabling the YouTube domain. To disable it, you need to access the Windows hosts file, or the Terminal on a Mac. Afterwards, just close the browser.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows_hosts_file_method\"><\/span>Windows hosts file method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two ways to block YouTube on your computer. The first is to open your hosts file and change the entries there. Then restart your computer. Your hosts file is a list of IP addresses mapped to host names. To add a mapping, just add a new line at the bottom of the hosts file. Keep in mind that Windows can only understand one mapping per line, so make sure to add the correct mapping.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"uBlock_Origin_parental_control_app\"><\/span>uBlock Origin parental control app<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to block YouTube on your computer but don&#8217;t want your children to see it, you can use uBlock Origin. It is free and open source and allows you to set up filter lists. Unlike some other parental control apps, uBlock Origin works with Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. It is also compatible with Chromium-based browsers. It works in both normal browsing mode and incognito mode.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HT_Parental_Controls\"><\/span>HT Parental Controls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HT Parental Controls is a software application that allows you to block any website your kids visit. It blocks access to Control Panel, Registry Editor, Task Manager, and the Command Prompt. You can also block websites or set time limits for each selected program. HT Parental Controls can monitor websites and block them based on their content. Parents can set limits for specific websites, as well as time limits on the total time a child can use a computer. Using HT Parental Controls is simple &#8211; just type the IP address of the child&#8217;s computer into a web browser and click &#8216;Screen&#8217;.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobicips_YouTube_parental_controls\"><\/span>Mobicip&#8217;s YouTube parental controls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mobicip&#8217;s YouTube parental controls are easy to use and are compatible with Windows, Mac, and iOS devices. The app can also be installed on Kindle Fires, Chromebooks, and a variety of other devices. Depending on which plan you choose, you can monitor activity on all of your children&#8217;s devices and make sure they&#8217;re not spending hours watching videos. To help keep your children safe while surfing the web, Mobicip offers three plans for families with multiple devices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extensions_for_Chromebook\"><\/span>Extensions for Chromebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way to block YouTube on computer is to install a site blocker. These extensions can be found in the Chrome Web Store. You can also use a third-party blocking app. You can block YouTube directly by uninstalling the YouTube app, which comes standard on most Chromebooks. You will need to accept the terms and conditions of the service before you can use the extension. There is also a free alternative to this service, called BlockSite.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HT_Work_Focus\"><\/span>HT Work Focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to block YouTube on your computer, you need a good firewall. There are some great free ones out there, but you may want to invest in a program that is more comprehensive. Focus will let you control what you can access and block certain websites. The good news is that Focus can be customized to your preferences, so you can get the perfect solution for your situation. If you have trouble blocking websites on your computer, you can even block local applications so they don&#8217;t obstruct your work.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_Family_Safety\"><\/span>Microsoft Family Safety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may be wondering how to block YouTube on your computer using Microsoft Family Safety. This program filters websites for children and lets you set specific restrictions. This feature works with Microsoft&#8217;s Edge and Internet Explorer browsers, and you can add alternative browsers to the list. You can also block specific web addresses. Other programs, like Qustodio and Norton Family, do not list categories of websites by default. But with Net Nanny, you can block sites by keyword.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UKYjygIVnyQ\" height=\"304\" width=\"544\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Block YouTube on Computer If you want to block YouTube on your computer, there are several ways to do it. In this article, I&#8217;ll cover the Windows hosts file method, uBlock Origin&#8217;s parental control software, and Mobicip&#8217;s YouTube parental controls. All of these work by disabling the YouTube domain. 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