ArchiveJanuary 2012

How to use hosts file to block any website ?

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If you are wondering how to block a website from opening then one of the possible ways to block it is using hosts file. Hosts is a file that contains lists of host names and its mapping IP addresses , Operating System first looks into the hosts file that is located in your PC and then queries the DNS for relative IP address of the host name.   The Possible location of hosts file for your...

How to write simple batch files that meet your purposes ?

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Knowing how to write batch files is definitely an added advantage for any person who is using computer , There may be number of situations that you come across day to day life where you have to do laborious work for getting things done , In some cases you can avoid your manual work by writing simple batch files. If you want to write a batch file , it is very simple , Open Notepad and just type...

How to control windows using voice commands? ( Speech Recognition )

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For all those who have been using windows7 here is the way for activating speech recognition future which is provided along with the operating system. All you need to have is just a microphone. Though this feature is not so advanced and can recognize your accent but it is a useful feature to at least play some time around with it. Unlikely to SIRI which recognizes whatever you say windows7 is...

How to hack your local area network ? [tutorial]

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 There are many different techniques people talk about when it comes to hacking. Today lets take  a look at Sniffing individually. Sniffing in networks is something like acting like some other person on your network so that you can receive the data that is intended for some other but since there are some protocols that ensure the CAIN(confidentiality , Authentication, Integrity , Non Repudiation)...