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Prohibit internet access for all applications except selected ones (OS X)

Is there a tool that can be used to prohibit internet access for all applications except selected ones (on Mac OS X)? "Little snitch" can't be the answer, as it doesn't provide a simple "deny all / ...
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I want to monitor and limit OS X's data transfer while I'm tethering via my iPhone

So, I have an iPhone with Sprint service. They offer a mobile hotspot add-on option. Sprint will offer me 5GB of data transfer under this plan, but then they will charge me extra. Specifically, they ...
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Can I plug an Ethernet Cable from my PS3 to a MacBook Pro, and share its Internet?

The WiFi adapter on my PS3 is really bad. I'm with a Mac here, Is it possible to plug an Ethernet cable from the PS3 to the Mac, and share the internet connection? So, I would "fool" the PS3, ...
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How to script Bluetooth on/off and Tethering on Snow Leopard

The Bluetooth / Tethering features in OSX are excellent. But they could be a little bit better. Is there a way to script (via AppleScript?) turning the bluetooth radio on and off, so that I could bind ...
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iPhone tethering via USB not working

I can't get USB tethering to work. My setup: iMac with Mac OS 10.6.2 iPhone 3G, Sofware version 3.1.2 (Build 7D11) The phone shows up in iTunes and syncing works as it should. I went to System ...
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iPhone 3G Tethering doesn't start

I've got an iPhone 3G. I'm with AT&T. Using both official and custom firmwares, I'm unable to start Internet Tethering. When I turn it on, nothing happens. No blue bar appears over the top of the ...