I just read this post ....127.0.0.1 is ' local host file ' as mentioned
Years ago, I would add to the ' host file ' to prevent some software ' phoning home ' .... loop back to 127.0.0.1 .....which is for all intent and purpous would be a Computer not connected to the Internet.
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Last edited by FlashDrive; 15-10-2020 at 11:39 PM.
For those struggling with it, it says stay at home, wear a mask
They are references to computer networking.
127.0.0.1 is localhost i.e. where you are
255.255.255.0 is a subnet mask, which limits the "space" that a computer can see without leaving "home"
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