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How To Edit The Mac OS X Hosts File (And Why You Might Want To)
The hosts file is used by your computer to map hostnames to IP addresses. By adding or removing lines to your hosts file you can change where certain domains will point when you access them in a browser or using other software. This is an important file so you will need an account with full privileges to make any changes. The Mac OS X process is a little more complicated than simply editing a text file, but it's still easy enough for even complete newbies to do with little trouble.
Need A Lightweight Music Player Without Sacrificing Features? Clementine! [Cross-Platform]
Sometimes you don’t really know what you want until you’re holding it in your hands. There are not-so-resource-intensive music players out there that are bland and there are monster RAM hogs that provide tons of eye candy and aesthetic pleasure. What if you want something in the middle of the road? Oh, hello Clementine! I recently stumbled across this music player and let me tell you: it offers the best of both worlds and there’s no other music player like it.
4 Websites To Create Personalized "Speed Dial" Homepages
If you use an obscure browser that doesn’t show any support for Speed Dial, there’s good news for you: the same feature can easily be replicated by a large number of web services. All you need to do is configure your page and set it as your browser’s homepage, and it’s as good as any add-on for the same feature. Some do it better than others.
Stuck In a Recharge Loop? Use These Power Saving Windows Phone 8 Tips
When I became the proud owner of a Nokia Lumia 920, I was delighted to learn that I would be the lucky beneficiary of a free wireless charging pad, apparently worth about £100. Although there were a few hoops to jump through, the pad eventually came a few weeks later, enabling me to simply put my phone down to charge it, rather than struggle working out which way the USB cable connects to my phone.
Which Apps Are Using Your Internet Connection? Find Out With Little Snitch [Mac OS X]
We've shown you how to enable the included firewall in OS X, but it's quite limited. It allows you to block traffic on a per-app basis, but beyond that there's not a lot of configuration options. Whether you want to know which programs are using your network or block certain applications from using it out altogether, Little Snitch is the Mac firewall you've been looking for. It's easy to use but also provides access to advanced features – such as system-wide rules and a handy network monitoring tool.
2 Hidden Privacy Tools You Should Be Using
Every day, people visit countless websites and make use of their favorite social networks with very little thought to just how much information is inadvertently escaping into the general public. In fact, there are privacy tools within your social network accounts that provide you with the ability to control things beyond just location privacy, but also account privacy itself.
Tired Of Windows 8? How To Dual Boot Windows & Ubuntu
If you discover that Windows 8 isn't quite your cup of tea, and you have no feasible path to downgrade, it may be a good idea to dual boot with Linux to have an alternative operating system you can use. For most people, using Ubuntu is an excellent choice because of its popularity, software selection, hardware support, and ease of use. However, if you want to dual-boot, you need to do a few things before you’re ready to enjoy your Linux installation.
Learn All About The Xbox One On YouTube
Microsoft unveiled its next-generation console on May 21, 2013. Officially called the Xbox One -- and not Xbox 720, Xbox Infinity, or Xbox Next, all of which were rumored -- the new console is the final piece of the emerging next-gen puzzle. Once launched the Xbox One will go head to head with the PS4 from Sony and (to a lesser extent) the Wii U from Nintendo.
Boston Acoustics TVee Model 30 Sound Bar Review And Giveaway
Today, we are looking a sound bar from Boston Acoustics called the TVee Model 30. This is one of the higher models in their product line, so my expectations were very high. Is it easy to use? How is the sound quality? Does it rival a 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system? Keep reading to find out the answers to all of these questions and more. Best of all, we are giving one away to a lucky reader. Read on to the end to find out how to enter the contest!