Recently, I realized that everytime I recharged my modem, I used just 70 percent of my data. The remaining 30 percent was usually guzzled by background processes downloading and uploading content useless to me.

Thats why I had to make this application. The, app, titled " This Nonsense Must Stop", kills any process...any process at all... that tampers with my data in the background.

You can add exceptions i.e. programs you dont want the app to close, and you can remove them when you want too.

The program, like all my other apps is completely free and open source and free of adverts (I hate that shit).

It was implemented in C# (Just because I targeted windows machines and again, c# is kinda cool), so if you know the language, you can head over to github, and do what you will mercifully with the code.

Thanks everyone. User response is gold...

Download link: http://tfellow.com/larisoft/nonsense_stop.zip
Github link: https://github.com/larisoft/ThisNonsenseMustStop

larisoft, the UI is so simple and easy to use, and also, windows is a b***!! Even IE phones home WHEN ITS NOT RUNNING.

consider adding helpful tags that run on opening the program which have the[[] do not display this message again] option to help clear any confusion. You could also speed up possible debugging/updating by enabling the user to send you a message directly without going to your email..

That way, both lazy and enthusiastic users give you feedback. Welldone once again...youve really paid your dues, done your homework.

also, it makes alert noises when it blocks a process or allows one. Please enable a {turn off sound} feature. Lemme go back to rocking your app

Nice one bro. But with your experience i would recommend you go lower. Why use netstat when you can create something lightweight that provides more information to you than netstat using libraries that dissect and filter the network stack directly. I know netstat is on all windows from 98/2000 but it means you solution is less likely to port to another platform because of your dependencies. What you have created is a foundation for a very nice security product.

ALLU:
larisoft, the UI is so simple and easy to use, and also, windows is a b***!! Even IE phones home WHEN ITS NOT RUNNING.

consider adding helpful tags that run on opening the program which have the[[] do not display this message again] option to help clear any confusion. You could also speed up possible debugging/updating by enabling the user to send you a message directly without going to your email..

That way, both lazy and enthusiastic users give you feedback. Welldone once again...youve really paid your dues, done your homework.

ALLU, you suggestions are so cool...i just have to add them before this week runs out. The making a sound when an application is closed is ...how come i never thought of that? thanks, man.

seunthomas:
Nice one bro. But with your experience i would recommend you go lower. Why use netstat when you can create something lightweight that provides more information to you than netstat using libraries that dissect and filter the network stack directly. I know netstat is on all windows from 98/2000 but it means you solution is less likely to port to another platform because of your dependencies. What you have created is a foundation for a very nice security product.

Baba seunthomas, thanks so much. I will not form; I didnt know or think I could go lower than netstat; but I'm reading it up currently in preparation for a possible cross platform version (covering linux and who knows? mac). You should know I will consider working with you on any project a great experience. Your understanding of these things is just deep. Thanks again, bro.

Lalasticlala come and see how to stop background data consumption on your laptop when moving massive cleavage threads to the front page.

This is a man in whom I am well pleased.

How am i sure this your app is not collecting my data secretly?

lakefist:
How am i sure this your app is not collecting my data secretly?

because you can view the source code for yourself and see exactly what is going on when its going on. that's why its open source

thanks bro @leopantro

I will give it a try.

I love open source that make sense die. It makes lives worth living.

Nice App, will give this a try..

SO NICE AND THIS DESERVES A FRONT PAGE
cc lalastica

just downloaded
thanx. did you make one for android yet

Oga Larisoft, how do one check if a number is even, odd, a factor e.t.c...?

I have an idea though. To check if a number is even or nor, I divide the said number by 2 and check if the solution is an integer or a floating point vaue using the gettype() function, PHP.

emmaak2:
SO NICE AND THIS DESERVES A FRONT PAGE

cc lalastica

Thank you my brother.

paranorman:
Oga Larisoft, how do one check if a number is even, odd, a factor e.t.c...?

I have an idea though. To check if a number is even or nor, I divide the said number by 2 and check if the solution is an integer or a floating point vaue using the gettype() function, PHP.

You use the modulus operator "%", bro. The modules operator returns the remainder from dividing a number by another. for instance
<?php
$a = 3 % 2;
echo $a; //output will be 1

$b = 2 % 2;
echo $b; //output will be 0
?>

hence any number that when divided by 2, has a remainder of 0 is even.

To check if a number is a factor of another number, you also use the modulus operator. A number is a factor of another, if the number can divide the other number without remainder.

E.g. 2 is a factor of 4. 3 is a factor of 6. Thus, by simply doing ($num1 % num2==0) you will get true if the second number is a factor of the first.

Keep coding, bro.

izyericson:
just downloaded

thanx. did you make one for android yet

Will do that soon, bro. Thanks for downloading and using. Please share with friends.

This is a wonderful idea, you might want to reconsider the app name though

Nice software bro, this should save lives...

larisoft:
Download link: http://tfellow.com/larisoft/nonsense_stop.zip
Github link: https://github.com/larisoft/ThisNonsenseMustStop

I need ur assistance in starting up c andc+ what do I need to install on win 8 to run the interface where I can do d coding?

geosilbert:



I need ur assistance in starting up c andc+ what do I need to install on win 8 to run the interface where I can do d coding?

Any text editor will do. e.g. emacs, sublime_text, notepad++. This is where you will write your code.

Then you will need a compiler. This is what will convert your code to a file the computer can execute. For windows, download and install mingw from https://sourceforge.net/projects/mingw/files/ . Then when you open it, mark mingw-base, gcc++ , msys-base, and mingw-developer tools for installation.

after they have been downloaded, you will set your variable path to include the directory of your mingw installation so you can compile and run your code from the commandline without having to navigate to that directory every time.

Please, if you do not understand some of these things, just calm down and google them. Never ever give up.

SupremeDimeji:
Nice software bro, this should save lives...

Thanks, bro.

Hey bro,
When I choose the add exception button, and I click on the dropdown menu. Nothing shows... just empty

SupremeDimeji:
Hey bro,
When I choose the add exception button, and I click on the dropdown menu. Nothing shows... just empty

Has it encountered and closed any background program at all?

the app sets the options of the exceptions by saving the names and ids of the programs it encounters in its war against background data consumption. Hence, if it has not encountered any program, it will not have any options for exceptions.

If this is the case, just make sure its running, connect to the internet and wait for it to encounter and close the programs you will like to be able to consume background data. Now, go to exceptions, you will see them there. Select and add each of them individually, and they wont be closed henceforth.

Please keep me posted.

larisoft:


Has it encountered and closed any background program at all?

the app sets the options of the exceptions by saving the names and ids of the programs it encounters in its war against background data consumption. Hence, if it has not encountered any program, it will not have any options for exceptions.

If this is the case, just make sure its running, connect to the internet and wait for it to encounter and close the programs you will like to be able to consume background data. Now, go to exceptions, you will see them there. Select and add each of them individually, and they wont be closed henceforth.

Please keep me posted.

okay, now i got it

larisoft:


Any text editor will do. e.g. emacs, sublime_text, notepad++. This is where you will write your code.

Then you will need a compiler. This is what will convert your code to a file the computer can execute. For windows, download and install mingw from https://sourceforge.net/projects/mingw/files/ . Then when you open it, mark mingw-base, gcc++ , msys-base, and mingw-developer tools for installation.

after they have been downloaded, you will set your variable path to include the directory of your mingw installation so you can compile and run your code from the commandline without having to navigate to that directory every time.

Please, if you do not understand some of these things, just calm down and google them. Never ever give up.

Thank sir

larisoft:


Any text editor will do. e.g. emacs, sublime_text, notepad++. This is where you will write your code.

Then you will need a compiler. This is what will convert your code to a file the computer can execute. For windows, download and install mingw from https://sourceforge.net/projects/mingw/files/ . Then when you open it, mark mingw-base, gcc++ , msys-base, and mingw-developer tools for installation.

after they have been downloaded, you will set your variable path to include the directory of your mingw installation so you can compile and run your code from the commandline without having to navigate to that directory every time.

Please, if you do not understand some of these things, just calm down and google them. Never ever give up.

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Can I still use d same text editor for c# and java?

geosilbert:
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Can I still use d same text editor for c# and java?

Yes sir