Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Open Spotlight . Type terminal into Spotlight. Click  Terminal. Type sudo nano /etc/hosts into Terminal and press ⏎ Return. Enter your Mac's administrator password and press ⏎ Return. Wait for the hosts file to open. Scroll to the bottom of the file and press ⏎ Return. Type in 127.0.0.1 and then press Tab ↹. Type in the URL of the website you want to block. Save and exit the editor. Flush your DNS

Answer: Click the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner of the screen. This will search your Mac for the Terminal app. It should be the top result beneath the Spotlight search bar. This will run a command to open the hosts file, which is a file on your Mac that controls the websites you can access in all web browsers—Safari included. This is the password you use to log into your Mac. You won't see the characters appear as you type, but they will be entered into Terminal nonetheless. This may take a few seconds. Once the file opens in a new window, you can proceed with editing it. Use the ↓ arrow key to navigate to the bottom of the file. Pressing ⏎ Return will create a new line. This should leave a few spaces' worth of room between 127.0.0.1 and the next piece of text. This will typically consist of typing www., the website's name (e.g., Google), and .com, .net, or .org.  The line will look something like this: 127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com. If you're blocking multiple websites, each URL must be on its own line. Once you have entered all of the sites that you want to block, save and exit by pressing Control+O and then pressing ⏎ Return. To exit the hosts file, press Control+X. . In order for the settings to take effect, you will need to flush your DNS cache. You can do this by typing sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder;say DNS cache has been flushed and pressing ⏎ Return.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Apply the first coat. Apply the second coat. Let it dry. Burnish the surface. Apply a topcoat.

Answer: Using your trowel, apply a base coat of plaster.  Using small strokes, spread your plaster as thinly as possible. Apply using random strokes, or work in patterns, just don't spread it all in the same direction.  Hold the trowel at a 15 to 30-degree angle, and wipe it often with a clean, dry cloth to prevent dried bits of plaster from affecting your pattern.  It is a good idea to start at the top, in a corner. To get plaster into tight spots, such as in a corner or along molding, simply apply the plaster with your finger using latex gloves. Then, immediately wipe away any plaster that gets on surfaces you are not plastering. If using traditional Venetian plaster, hang tarps over your surface so that it will dry slowly and evenly. Otherwise, it may crack. If using synthetic plaster, apply the second coat about four hours after applying the first coat. If using lime-based plaster, some experts recommend waiting as long as ten days between coats.  Start in the same place you began applying the first coat. Hold the trowel at a 30 to 60-degree angle, and apply your plaster in long and short overlapping strokes to get the irregular look the final finish should have.  If you unsatisfied with the final product after applying the second coat, you may apply a third coat if you wish. If you are lime-based plaster, it is at this stage that you add a tinted topcoat of lime dust, linseed oil, soap, and a coloring agent. All plaster should be completely dry before you proceed any further. As before, if using lime-based plaster, hang tarps to make the drying process more even and gradual. Go over the final coat it in a circular motion with a clean trowel, held at a 30-degree angle to give it a polished look. The more you burnish your plaster, the shinier it will become.  For synthetic plaster, you can also burnish with 400-600 grit sandpaper if you prefer. This will provide a more matte-like finish.  Synthetic plasters can be burnished any time between about four hours and seven days after the last coat has been applied. To preserve the polish and durability of your finished plaster surface, it's a good idea to go over it with a topcoat of some kind.  If you are using synthetic plaster, there are commercial topcoats produced specifically for this purpose. Some of them even come in different colors if you decide you want to change the color of your wall after applying the plaster.  You can also finish your plaster with beeswax or linseed oil to help protect it. This may, however, change the color slightly. For lime-based plaster, the final coat is sometimes made of an olive-oil based soap, which will form a compound with the wax and seal the plaster.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pick a carrier. Pick a phone service and data plan that works for you. Pick a screen size. Decide how new you want your phone model to be. Check the storage space. Consider camera quality. Consider phone battery life.

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Most carriers will offer a range of phone options across operating systems (no OS is specific to a carrier). Major carriers often subsidize phones or offer different payment plans and contract combinations to reduce the up-front cost of smartphones.  Some carriers, like T-Mobile, allow you to forego a contract while paying off the phone as part of your monthly costs. Cancelling your service early will force you to pay the remainder of the phone’s costs at once. Unlocked phones are phones purchased outside of a carrier and thus not linked with a phone service contract. They are more expensive but allow you much more flexibility if you ever need to switch phone carriers. If buying an unlocked phone, make sure to doublecheck that the model is compatible with your specific carrier’s network. Most carriers have a webpage where you can check compatibility with your phone model's ID information, (for instance Verizon, or AT&T). Phone service carriers will usually offer a wide range of prepaid monthly plan options for phone minutes, texts, and data over the cellular network. You may be able to cut monthly costs by not purchasing a data plan at all, but this means you won't be able to access the internet from your phone if not on wifi. Screen size is measured corner to corner diagonally. Ultimately, screen size is a matter of preference. Smaller screen phones may fit better in your pocket and are often cheaper. Larger displays may be preferable if you plan to watch  a lot of videos.  iPhone offers the “SE” series for compact phones and the “Plus” series for an extra large screen. Android phones come in a wide range of sizes: there are smaller budget models such as Moto G or Galaxy S Mini, higher end models like the Galaxy S or the HTC One series, and oversized models like Galaxy Note or Nexus 6P. Newer phones are typically faster and more powerful than their respective older versions but will come at a higher cost. In particular, older model phones will have a more difficult time running modern applications.  For the budget-conscious, a good compromise is to wait for a new model of your desired smartphone to become available and to then take advantage of a drop in price of the other models. When a new phone model premieres interest in older models will immediately go down and the price will often change to reflect that. Regardless of your choice, understand that technology moves very quickly and that newer phone models will continue to appear. Eventually every smartphone will seem old or obsolete. A phone's storage (usually listed in gigabytes or GB) is a measure of how many files (photos, videos, apps) it can store at any one time. Storage space strongly affects the price of the smartphone so consider how much you're likely to need before settling on a phone model.  For example, storage space is the only difference between a 16GB iPhone 6 and 32GB iPhone 6, 16GB is estimated to hold about 10,000 pictures or 4000 songs -- but keep in mind that your phone storage must also accommodate all your downloaded apps.  Some Android phones (but not all) support storage expansion with the purchase of a microSD card. iPhones do not support storage expansion after purchase. Although smartphones are known for taking high-quality photos in general, actual picture quality will vary quite a bit between brands and models. The best way to measure camera quality in a phone is to search for sample pictures online taken with that smartphone model or to demo the camera yourself.  While manufacturers often advertise a camera's megapixel count, features like ISO, low-light performance, brightness, and noise reduction are equally if not more important to consider. Most modern smartphones come equipped with front and rear-facing cameras and flash, and will support third party add-ons (such as lens attachments). iPhones are well known for their high quality camera hardware/software. Battery technology is improving steadily so newer phones tend to have longer battery life, however your usage habits are what really dictate how long the battery lasts. Talking on the phone, gaming, and using phones outside of wifi range will all drain a battery more quickly.  Average smartphone battery life can range anywhere from 8-18 hours.  Most flagship Android models will not support replaceable batteries. iPhones do not support replaceable batteries on any model. Some newer Android phones utilize a quick charge technology to help recharge their large batteries faster (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S series or Motorola Droid Turbo series). Manufacturers claim phones with quick charge can achieve 50% charge in about 30 minutes.