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How to Block Facebook??

by natebunger
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Hi there,

I am looking for a good method, like a piece of software, that would block Facebook and perhaps even email access during a set time each day. Like say 9-6 or whatever...something full proof AND that works on a Mac..

Thanks

Nate
#block #facebook
  • Profile picture of the author TheProgrammer
    Follow these instructions:

    1 Click the "Finder" icon in the dock.

    2 Click the "Go" menu at the top of the screen, then click "Utilities."

    3 Double-click "Terminal."

    4 Type "sudo pico /etc/hosts" without quotes, then press the "Return" key and enter the administrator password of the Mac.

    5 Navigate to the end of the file with the arrow keys, then press "Return" to start a new line.

    6 Type "127.0.0.1" without quotes, then press the "Tab" key. Type "facebook.com" without quotes, then press "Return."

    7 Type "127.0.0.1" without quotes, then press the "Tab" key. Type "www.facebook.com" without quotes, then press "Return."

    8 Press "Ctrl" and "O" simultaneously, then press "Return."

    9 Press "Ctrl" and "X" simultaneously to exit the Pico editor, then restart the computer.
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  • Profile picture of the author contentwriting360
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    TheProgrammer's instructions on how to modify the host file is one way. I researched for you and I gathered that some are recommending 'Little Snitch.' I haven't used it yet but you may want to give it a try.

    Here's the Mac forum I visited.

    I hope this helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author shane_k
    Are you looking to improve your own productivity? Or are you wanting to track and block facebook for your employees?

    I have heard that RescueTime is great for both of those and works on a Mac.

    With rescuetime you can block facebook for set periods of time, 1 hour, 15 minutes, or 8 hours.

    It will also track each of your employees computers mac or pc letting you know what they are up in their browsers.

    I am currently researching this and am thinking of getting it for myself.

    Hope this helps

    Oh and the great thing about Rescuetime is it is only $6/month paid once per year.

    Shane_K
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