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For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: http://www.kidzui.com/

KidZui is a kids' browser designed for ages 3-12. By definition, kids' browsers make determinations of what content is appropriate for kids.

You may wish to review the ways in which your kid's browser determines content acceptable. With KidZui,

You can NOT review the list of keywords.
You can review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).
You can review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them are perfect. KidZui uses the following:

the web page address (URL)
Human review of web sites
A list of keywords.

KidZui will can request for parental consent to override and will do so via:

The following is a list of categories that KidZui can be configured to filter or block: Nudity, Profanity, Intense violence, Sexual violence, Sex themes/sex, Racism/ discrimination/propaganda, Slander, Illegal drugs, Teenage & adult chat and communication sites.

Kids' Search Engines

KidZui is a kids' search engine designed for ages 3-12. It limits search results to sites deemed appropriate for kids. you may wish to review the ways in which such decisions are made. With KidZui,

You can NOT review the list of keywords.
You can review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).
You can review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.

the web page address (URL)
Human review of web sites

KidZui will can request for parental consent to override and will do so via:

KidZui controls access to these categories of online material: Nudity, Profanity, Intense violence, Sexual violence, Sex themes/sex, Racism/ discrimination/propaganda, Slander, Illegal drugs, Teenage & adult chat and communication sites.

Pre-Selected Content Service

KidZui makes only pre-approved content available. The content is selected by:

Computer with human oversight,
Specifically chosen by the end user

It is NOT technically possible to leave the service's approved content area.

Content is made available to families via user's installation of client-side software.

Users may control the pre-selected content provided by KidZui, Inc by

adding their own URLs to pre-selected content
removing URLs from pre-selected content

KidZui does NOT rely on other commerically available products.

Filtering

There are many different types of filtering products. To begin with, some products are installed on your own computer at home (client-side), while others are installed on the larger computers at your Internet service provider (server-side). KidZui is client-based.

KidZui can control access to web pages, the use of email, access to chat rooms, the movement of files in and out of your computer (FTP), access to newsgroups (Usenet), access to instant messaging, access to Peer to Peer networks.

Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With KidZui,

You will be able to completely override the company's list of material to be filtered.

You may also want to review the lists of keywords or web pages, or the criteria that the tool company uses to arrive at those lists. With KidZui, you can review the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses), the company's criteria for filtering a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them is perfect. KidZui uses the following:

PICS ratings (an independent rating system)
the web page address (URL)
Human review of web sites
A list of keywords
A list of keywords combined with an analysis of the context in which they appear
Please refer to our content selection process at www.KidZui.com

Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. KidZui offers these categories: Nudity, Profanity, Intense violence, Sexual violence, Sex themes/sex, Racism/ discrimination/propaganda, Slander, Illegal drugs, Teenage & adult chat and communication sites

General Tool Information

Updates

KidZui does have regular updates to the product.

These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.

Customization

KidZui can be password protected.

KidZui does support multiple users.

Tech Support

KidZui tech support is available via:

Phone
Email
IM/Chat

April 2008

Yahooligans!

By Yahoo! Inc.

Available since 1996

The makers of Yahooligans!, Yahoo! Inc., described their product as: a browsable, searchable directory of hand-screened Internet sites for kids 7-12. Site also includes other content features including games, sports, news, animals, science and dinosaurs, a reference area, and more.

Yahooligans! is a product that:

Is a search engine containing only age-appropriate content.
Is a Pre-selected Content Service.

Yahooligans! is available for these platforms:

Macintosh OS 9, Macintosh OS X
Windows 3.1
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME
Windows NT, Windows 2000
Windows XP
Linux
OS-independent

Yahooligans! can not be password protected. It does support multiple users.

For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: http://www.yahooligans.com/

Kids' Search Engines

Yahooligans! is a kids' search engine designed for ages 7-12. It limits search results to sites deemed appropriate for kids. you may wish to review the ways in which such decisions are made. With Yahooligans!,

You can review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.
You can not review the list of keywords.
You can not review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).

the web page address (URL)
Human review of web sites

Pre-Selected Content Service

Yahooligans! makes only pre-approved content available. The content is selected by:

Tool provider personnel,
Proprietary content developed by tool provider

It is technically possible to leave the service's approved content area.

Content is made available to families via normal access over the web.

Users may control the pre-selected content provided by Yahoo! Inc. by

submiting URLs for addition to pre-selected content
submiting requests for pre-existing content selections to be removed

Yahooligans! does not rely on other commerically available products.

April 29, 2003

ENUFF

By Akrontech

Available since 1998

The makers of ENUFF, Akrontech, described their product as: ENUFF is available over the Internet, in stores, and directly from Akrontech. Users can try it for free for 30 days befoore purchasing. The software can be downloaded from our website and the program contains complete details on how to order/register the product.

ENUFF is a product that:

Limits the total number of hours or the time of day that your children may be online.

ENUFF is available for these platforms:

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows XP

ENUFF can be password protected. It does support multiple users.

For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: http://www.akrontech.com/

Time Limiting

When ENUFF is installed on your computer to limit the time spent on the computer or on the Internet,

A warning will flash on the screen when the user's time is almost up.
The program will limit the total amount of time spent online.
You can set the program to only allow Internet access during certain periods of time.

ENUFF limits access to certain software products (e.g. Web browsers, email programs). Internet use of all kinds, and all computer use.

June 3, 2003

ComputerCOP

By Computer Cop Software Inc.

Available since 1999

The makers of ComputerCOP, Computer Cop Software Inc., described their product as: ComputerCOP is parental monitoring software that lets parents know what their kids are doing on the computer. It runs off a CD; no installation required. The most novice computer user can use it with ease. ComputerCOP finds images and questionable text even if they have been deleted.

ComputerCOP is a product that:

Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
Prevents the display of most material advocating illegal activity, such as drug use, bomb making, or underage drinking and gambling.
Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
Is a Pre-selected Content Service.

ComputerCOP is available for these platforms:

Windows 3.1
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME
Windows NT, Windows 2000
Windows XP

ComputerCOP can not be password protected. It does support multiple users.

For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: http://www.computercop.com

Monitoring

ComputerCOP is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review your children's email, your children's online chat, the web sites your children have visited, your children's instant messaging sessions, and your children's offline computer use.

The program will operate without the child's knowledge.

The program can be used alongside a filtering or blocking tool.

The program can not be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.

July 17, 2003

WebBlock

Version 1.0

By AB Software

Available since February 2003

The makers of WebBlock, AB Software, described their product as: a service that applies a rating to Web sites. It allows users to select rated sites to view or reject.

WebBlock is a product that:

Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
Prevents the display of most material advocating illegal activity, such as drug use, bomb making, or underage drinking and gambling.
Prevents the display of other categories of material.
Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.

WebBlock is available for these platforms:

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME
Windows NT, Windows 2000
Windows XP

WebBlock can be password protected and does support multiple users.

For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: http://www.webblock.net

Filtering

WebBlock can control access to web pages, access to chat rooms, and access to newsgroups (Usenet).

Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With WebBlock,

You will be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want to be filtered.
You will be able to permanently edit the company's list of material to be filtered.
You will be able to completely override the company's list of material to be filtered.
You will be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, using the company's list as a starter.
You will be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, starting from scratch.

You may also want to review the lists of keywords or web pages, or the criteria that the tool company uses to arrive at those lists. With WebBlock, you can review the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses) and the company's criteria for filtering a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them is perfect. WebBlock uses the following:

the web page address (URL)
Human review of web sites
WebBlock classified ratings

Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. WebBlock offers these categories: auction sites, chat rooms, dating sites, employment sites, gambling sites, hate sites, illegal sites, kids, news group, age 17 and older, search engines, and xrated sites.

Monitoring

WebBlock is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review the web sites your children have visited.

The program will operate without the child's knowledge.

The program can be used alongside a filtering or blocking tool.

The program can be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.

April 14, 2003

ICRAplus

By ICRA

Available since June, 2003

The makers of ICRAplus, ICRA, described their product as: The newest version of ICRAfilter, which is rooted in self-labeling and user empowerment, while delivering unparalleled flexibility and choice. In addition to reading labels and templates, ICRAplus can receive information using a variety of different techniques.

Content analysis by AI
Large scale databases of URLs
Image recognition technologies

Modules can be plugged into ICRAplus and controlled through a common user interface.

ICRAplus is a product that:

Limits the total number of hours or the time of day that your children may be online.
Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
Prevents the display of other categories of material.
ICRAplus is an international platform. Parents can choose to download many types of products both commercial and non-commercial to work with the ICRA labels. What additional services and protections are offered depend on the parents choice.

ICRAplus is available for these platforms:

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME
Windows NT, Windows 2000
Windows XP

ICRAplus requires special software: Free filter downloaded from the ICRA website.

ICRAplus can be password protected. It does support multiple users.

For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: www.icra.org

Time Limiting

Depending on the preferences set by the user, when ICRAplus is installed on your computer to limit the time spent on the computer or on the Internet,

A warning will flash on the screen when the user's time is almost up.
The program will limit the total amount of time spent online.
You can set the program to only allow Internet access during certain periods of time.

Filtering

Depending on user choices, ICRAplus can control access to web pages, the use of email, access to chat rooms, the movement of files in and out of your computer (FTP), access to newsgroups (Usenet), access to instant messaging, access to Peer to Peer networks, access to other Internet capabilities.

Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With ICRAplus,

You will be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want to be filtered.
You will be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, starting from scratch.

You may also want to review the lists of keywords or web pages, or the criteria that the tool company uses to arrive at those lists. With ICRAplus, you can review the list of keywords, the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses), the company's criteria for filtering a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them is perfect. ICRAplus uses the following:

PICS ratings (an independent rating system)

Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. ICRAplus offers these categories: Nudity, sexual material, language, gambling, violence, promotion of tobacco, alcohol, drug and weapon use.

August 2003

EyeTimer

By EyeTimer, Inc.

Available since 2003

The makers of EyeTimer, EyeTimer, Inc., described their product as: EyeTimer allows parents to set budgets for their childrens computer usage in a non-threatning, effective, tamper -proof manner.

EyeTimer is a product that:

Limits the total number of hours or the time of day that your children may be online.
Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.

EyeTimer is available for these platforms:

Windows 98, Windows ME
Windows NT, Windows 2000
Windows XP

EyeTimer requires special hardware: Switches (this is required to control other devices besides computer but not needed to just track time spent on the computer.)

EyeTimer requires special software:CD-Rom

EyeTimer can be password protected. It does support multiple users.

For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: www.eyetimer.com

Time Limiting

When EyeTimer is installed on your computer to limit the time spent on the computer or on the Internet,

A warning will flash on the screen when the user's time is almost up.
The program will limit the total amount of time spent online.
You can set the program to only allow Internet access during certain periods of time.

EyeTimer limits all computer use.

Monitoring

EyeTimer is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review the web sites your children have visited.

The program will NOT operate without the child's knowledge.

The program can be used alongside a filtering or blocking tool.

The program can NOT be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.

EyeTimer does NOT rely on other commerically available products.

March 3, 2003

MyWeb

By MyWeb LLC

Available since September 2002

The makers of MyWeb, MyWeb LLC, described their product as: the first ever fully animated browser with a 'smart filter.' The filter blocks access to material that you don't want your kids accessing. It also has a spam-proof email account, educational tools, and a 'kid friendly' internet radio station.

MyWeb is a product that:

Limits the total number of hours or the time of day that your children may be online.
Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
Prevents the display of most material advocating illegal activity, such as drug use, bomb making, or underage drinking and gambling.
Prevents the display of other categories of material.
Is an Internet browser specially designed for younger users.
Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.

MyWeb is available for these platforms:

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME
Windows NT, Windows 2000
Windows XP

MyWeb can be password protected and does support multiple users.

For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: http://www.myweb.com

Time Limiting

When MyWeb is installed on your computer to limit the time spent on the computer or on the Internet,

A warning will not flash on the screen when the user's time is almost up.
The program will limit the total amount of time spent online.
You can set the program to only allow Internet access during certain periods of time.

MyWeb limits all computer use.

Filtering

MyWeb can control access to web pages, the use of email, access to chat rooms, the movement of files in and out of your computer (FTP), access to instant messaging, and access to Peer to Peer networks.

Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With MyWeb,

You will be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want to be filtered.
You will be able to permanently edit the company's list of material to be filtered.
You will be able to completely override the company's list of material to be filtered.
You will be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, using the company's list as a starter.
You will be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, starting from scratch.

You may also want to review the lists of keywords or web pages, or the criteria that the tool company uses to arrive at those lists. With MyWeb, you can review the list of keywords, the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses), and the company's criteria for filtering a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them is perfect. MyWeb uses the following:

the web page address (URL)
A list of keywords
A list of keywords combined with an analysis of the context in which they appear

Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. MyWeb offers these categories: sexually explicit material, graphic violence, gambling, and hate groups.

Browsers for Kids

MyWeb is a kids' browser designed for all ages. By definition, kids' browsers make determinations of what content is appropriate for kids.

You may wish to review the ways in which it makes those decisions. With MyWeb,

You can review the list of keywords.
You can review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).
You can review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.

the web page address (URL)
A list of keywords.
A list of keywords combined with an analysis of the context in which they appear.

Some kids' browsers allow you to control access in a number of different categories. MyWeb offers these categories: sexually explicit material, graphic violence, gambling and hate groups.

Monitoring

MyWeb is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review your children's email, your children's online chat, the web sites your children have visited, and your children's instant messaging sessions.

The program will not operate without the child's knowledge.

The program can be used alongside a filtering or blocking tool.

The program can be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.

April 7, 2003

Definitions

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Tools for Families

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Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software

Time Limiting

Monitoring

Blocking Outgoing Information

Filtering

General Tool Information

Updates

Customization

Tech Support

KidZui

Monitoring

Blocking Outgoing Information

Browsers for Kids

Kids' Search Engines

Pre-Selected Content Service

Filtering

General Tool Information

Updates

Customization

Tech Support

Yahooligans!

Kids' Search Engines

Pre-Selected Content Service

ENUFF

Time Limiting

ComputerCOP

Monitoring

WebBlock

Filtering

Monitoring

ICRAplus

Time Limiting

Filtering

EyeTimer

Time Limiting

Monitoring

MyWeb

Time Limiting

Filtering

Browsers for Kids

Monitoring