Every webserver on the Internet is identified through a unique number, called an IP address. These are very hard to remember so on top of the IP address, the webservers have domain (host) names. When you access a domain, your computer queries a database provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). The domain name is now translated to an IP address and you can view the requested website in your webbrowser. You can also store a simular database of IP addresses on your local machine. This is done by using the »hosts« file most typically found in either »C:Windows« or »C:WindowsSystem32... [ read more about CH Hosts Editor >> ]