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Python Based Website Blocking

The Python-Based Website Blocking project allows users to restrict access to specific websites during designated hours, enhancing productivity and reducing distractions. It modifies the local system's `hosts` file to redirect unwanted websites to localhost, making it a simple and customizable solution. The project is cross-platform and can be adapted for various operating systems, with potential for a user-friendly interface.

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Python Based Website Blocking

The Python-Based Website Blocking project allows users to restrict access to specific websites during designated hours, enhancing productivity and reducing distractions. It modifies the local system's `hosts` file to redirect unwanted websites to localhost, making it a simple and customizable solution. The project is cross-platform and can be adapted for various operating systems, with potential for a user-friendly interface.

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Project Title: Python-Based Website Blocking

Overview:

The Python-Based Website Blocking project is a simple yet effective solution to help users restrict

access to specific websites on a computer system. It is particularly useful for parents, teachers, and

individuals who want to improve productivity by preventing access to distracting or harmful websites

during specific times of the day. This project is built entirely using Python and operates by modifying

the local system's `hosts` file to redirect unwanted websites to the localhost (127.0.0.1), effectively

blocking them.

Objectives:

- Block specified websites during certain hours (e.g., working hours or study time).

- Enhance productivity and reduce digital distractions.

- Provide a simple, customizable, and Python-powered solution without requiring external software.

Key Features:

- Time-Based Blocking: The script can be configured to block websites only during specific hours.

- Custom Website List: Users can modify the list of websites to block based on their needs.

- Cross-Platform Functionality: The script can be adapted for Windows, macOS, and Linux by

targeting the appropriate `hosts` file path.

- Simple User Interface (Optional): A basic GUI or terminal interface can be added to make the tool

more user-friendly.

How It Works:
1. The script checks the current system time.

2. If the time falls within the blocking period, it adds the target websites to the `hosts` file and

redirects them to 127.0.0.1.

3. Outside the blocking hours, the script removes the added entries from the `hosts` file, restoring

normal access.

Technologies Used:

- Python (core language)

- datetime module

- File handling for editing the `hosts` file

- Optional: Tkinter for GUI or scheduling libraries like `schedule` or `time`

Conclusion:

This Python-based website blocker is a lightweight and practical tool that demonstrates the power of

scripting for everyday tasks. It encourages responsible internet use and can be a stepping stone for

more advanced network management or parental control systems.

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