How to block website in Windows/Linux (Ubuntu)

Windows



To access the hosts file in Windows you can use the following command in the Run Line to open notepad and the file.
notepad c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts

Add the line as shown in the below image. You may add one line for each website you'd like to block.  

That's it! - Very simple :) 

Linux (Ubuntu)
In Ubuntu and most Linux distributions - one can edit the hosts file directly in the terminal. Host file is in the root of the drive. In order to edit the file you will need to open it as root which is why we use sudo here. You can use any editor to edit this file.

Add the line as shown in the below image. You may add one line for each website you'd like to block.  

That's it! - Very simple :) 

WIFI Hotspot in Ubuntu 11.10

WIFI hotspot enables your device to acts like an access point where other devices with wirless connectivity can join the particular network and enjoying the surfing.
Ubuntu 11.10 has easy way to turn your computer into WIFI hotspot.

Let's get started.

Go to the network setting>> Wireless. You will see the following screen in your Computer.
Click on Use as Hotspot. That's it. Default SSID name “UBUNTU”.

You can change it go to configure as per your need.

To create your own connection name change your feild in
1. To Enable security in your Hotspot click on
2 as show in above diagram. To change your SSID change your feild in
3. To cloned your MAC address of your device give Mac address in feild

Don't forget to configure wireless security by selecting different security mode and  password.

PS3 : Jailbreak 4.11

Jailbreak PS3 4.11 is a file manager that will lets you  to play homebrew PS3 games and as well for game backup into the system hard drive without the need of having the CD/DVD. Jailbreak ps3 4.11 will bypass the security check using a exploit which occurs with USB devices that allows the execution of certain codes breaking the barrier.

Pros of Jailbreaking 

1. Backup your Games
2. Save a lot of Money
3. Run Homebrew Apps and Games

Cons of Jailbreaking 

1. Void your Warranty
2. No Access Play Station Network (PSN)
3. No Online Multiplayer Access
4. Forced to stay on Older Firmware for Unknown Period or forever

Turn Windows 7 into a Wi-Fi hotspot

If you have ever wanted to turn your laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot, a new feature in Windows 7 which allows you to tether your phone or other wireless device to your laptop.

Open up the Run command with Administrative permissions and run: Start --> All Programs --> Accessories --> Command Prompt --> Right click and click 'Run as Administrator' (type following command)
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=HotspotName key=YourPassword

Set the network adapter with:  (type following command)
netsh wlan start hostednetwork

After running the command, "Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter" must appear in your network and sharing settings.
Enable "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection" under your Sharing tab, under properties.
Now you are good to connect your phone or other wireless device to your laptop and share internet.

Alternatively, you may use following software to turn Windows 7 into a Wi-Fi hotspot

Connectify 

Maryfi 

Android Phone Vibrator

Having a cool or an embarrassing ringtone go off at the important business / personal meeting.
'Phone Vibrator' application puts phone into Vibrate/Silent (Configurable from prefs.) during the meetings.
This application has built in widget which helps you to switch between the  ringer mode Silent/Vibrate/Normal using single tap.
TO ENABLE Single tap widget to change ringer mode (Silent/Vibrate/Normal) - Long tap on home screen and select 'Phone Vibrator'.

Download : market://search?q=pname:com.jss.android.vibrator