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It is important to remember that no amount
of blocking or filtering software can completely protect your child from
the Internet 24 hours a day. The best protection is keeping an open
relationship with your child, and make sure you communicate with them,
and they you. When it comes to teens, communication is key.Even the most advanced software is not foolproof. Teens can guess and find passwords, or even find a way to disable the program or get around it if they have the computer knowledge. Although these programs can be helpful in preventing accidental or unwanted exposure to the things you are filtering out; remember that you can't be with them 24 hours a day, seven days a week. What can be with them is the knowledge and reassurance that you provide them as an understanding, informed, and involved parent.
Blocking or Filtering software prevents children from accessing inappropriate content. Filtered ISPs are Internet Service Providers that offer protection against objectionable Internet web sites as well as unsolicited and inappropriate emails. PC Time Monitors can be set to regulate the times of day and length of time your kids have access to a PC. Activity or Keystroke Loggers keep a log of all communications between your child and others, so that you can check what they have been doing. PopUp Blockers prevent unwanted windowsfrom popping (many of these can contain inappropriate material). Spam Blockers prevent your children from receiving spam email, which often advertises inappropriate sites. Kid Friendly Portals are a safe place for your children to be when searching the Internet. Often a combination of these types of tools to ensure safe Internet usage.
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Internet Tools for Safer Surfers*
By MyWeb LLC Available since September 2002 The makers of MyWeb, MyWeb LLC, described their product as: MyWeb is a product that:
Popup Protector protects your child from unwanted advertisements that can bombard them while browsing and the unique System Monitor allows you to restrict access to any programs on your computer. Time Control allows YOU to choose times and days when your child is allowed to surf the web. MyWeb is available for these platforms:
Version 4.0 Available since February 2003 The makers of Noah's Web describe their product as: Noah's Web is a product that:
zKid Browser (designed for kids 4-12), our zTeen Browser (designed for the teen market), and our zParent Browser (designed with exclusive features for the adult/parent). Comprehensive security solution (secure - browsing, email, chat, limited desktop access, etc.) One-click switching to standard browser for parent Simple setup, ~ 5 minutes Children surf ONLY pre-approved sites Popup Blocker to eliminate unwanted advertising Buddy list only email - No Spam! Filtered secure chat rooms Simple, powerful Parental Controls Soon to have secure Instant Messaging Always updated Noah's Web offers a free 3--day trial and is available for these platforms:
Available since January 1, 2002 The makers of Access Control, Access Control Software, describe their product as:
Access Control is a product that:
filters applications, games, etc. filters ALL chat programs disables Windows functions loads automatically on startup CANNOT be shutdown in anyway password protected can be installed in STEALTH optional splash warning screen all events are logged so you see when a rule was broken choose which hours to filter access for each day Access Control is available for these platforms:
More info coming soon... * Note: Above information is derived from the companies that make these tools. safesurfingkids.com does not endorse any of the products or guarantee their effectiveness. |