A: The PeerBlock 64-bit version was specially designed for 64-bit Windows Operating Systems and performed much better on those. The PeerBlock 32-bit version was initially intended for 32-bit Windows Operating Systems, but it can also run on 64-bit Windows Operating Systems. PeerBlock is an application that builds by PeerBlock, LLC. Is Peerblock still good? If you’re looking to increase your anonymity while torrenting, you might be considering using Peerblock. On paper, Peerblock sounds fine. For one, it’s free. Regarding primary use, it blocks bad connections known to be affiliated with governments, corporate entities, or just IPs flagged for anti-p2p activities. PeerBlock is a tool that allows you to block certain IP addresses from accessing your computer, thus preventing them from spying on you or finding out what you're downloading. You can use it to block not only individual computers but also entire countries.
- Oct 29, 2012 PeerBlock lets you control who your computer 'talks to' on the Internet. By selecting appropriate lists of 'known bad' computers, you can block communication with advertising or spyware oriented.
- Oct 16, 2019 But then again, PeerBlock will also ask you to buy a subscription if you want premium IP block lists. Still, it is worth noting that PeerBlock is significantly cheaper compared to BeeThink IP Blocker. The Transmission Torrent Client. Transmission is a torrent client that pretty much offers the same functionality as PeerBlock.
| Developer(s) | Mark Bulas, 'night_stalker_z', 'XhmikosR' |
|---|---|
| Initial release | September 27, 2009; 11 years ago |
| Final release | 1.2[1] / January 14, 2014; 7 years ago |
| Repository | |
| Written in | C++ |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Firewall |
| License | GPL or zlib License |
| Website | peerblock.com |
PeerBlock is a free and open-sourcepersonal firewall that blocks packets coming from, or going to, a maintained list of black listed hosts.[2] PeerBlock is the Windows successor to the software PeerGuardian (which is currently maintained only for Linux).[3] It blocks incoming and outgoing connections to IP addresses that are included on blacklists (made available on the Internet), and to addresses specified by the user.[3] PeerBlock mainly uses blacklists provided by iblocklist.com.
Peerblock
Development[edit]
PeerBlock 1.0 is based on the same code as PeerGuardian 2 RC1 Test3 Vista version.[3] It adds support for 32- and 64-bit Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. When the PeerGuardian project ended, its developer Phoenix Labs encouraged current PeerGuardian users to migrate to PeerBlock.[4]
PeerBlock is under development by a small team of developers led by Mark Bulas.[5] Hosting, as well as the signed driver, is funded by donations from the public. Future donations are intended to contribute to future signed drivers, hosting and to possibly rent a virtual private server on which the team should be able to build a 'real' online-update feature for future releases of PeerBlock.
Features[edit]
PeerBlock has added multiple features in the latest version of the program. Such as a constantly updating blocklist managed by the home site and a manager that lets you choose which lists to include in the block. The program allows for a user to turn on and off both IP and HTTP trackers as well as including a log showing the time, source, IP address, destination, and protocol of the tracker. A list of settings allows users to both customize their program's interface as well as its operations.[citation needed][6]
Www.peerblock.com
Until September 2013, I-Blocklist, the supplier of the blocking lists PeerBlock uses, supported unlimited free list updating. Since September 2013 updates were limited to once weekly, except to paid subscribers. PeerBlock is hard-coded to use I-Blocklist lists and has entered into a revenue-sharing agreement with I-Blocklist.[7] In late 2015 blocklists were no longer available without payment of a subscription.[8]
References[edit]
- ^Peerblock, LLC. 'PeerBlock 1.2 – Peerblock Site'. Archived from the original on 2014-01-16.
- ^Harac, Ian (November 5, 2009). 'PeerBlock Helps You Surf the Web in Secret'. PCWorld. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ abc'What is PeerBlock's relationship with the old PeerGuardian program?'. Archived from the original on February 8, 2010. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
- ^'Phoenix Labs – Powered by vBulletin'.
- ^Peerblock, LLC. 'About Us – Peerblock Site'. Archived from the original on 2009-10-02.
- ^'A Complete Guide To Firewall: How To Build A Secure Networking System'.
- ^Peerblock, LLC. 'PeerBlock / IBlockList Partnership – Peerblock Site'. Archived from the original on 2013-10-14.
- ^'List Update Error: Subscription required – Peerblock Site'. Peerblock.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
External links[edit]
- Official website