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Pearl Echo
Version 8.0
By Pearl Software, Inc.
Available since 1998
Pearl Echo is available for these platforms:
- Windows 98
- Windows ME
- Windows NT
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP
The makers of Pearl Echo, Pearl Software, described their product as: an Internet monitoring, filtering and control software program designed to monitor and control the Internet activity of multiple PCs and from a central location. Pearl Echo actively captures web browsing, file transfers, news, chat, IM, e-mail and web-mail, including all encoded attachments..
Pearl Echo 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.
- 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 selected personal information from being transmitted from your computer.
For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: www.pearlsw.com/
Time Limiting
Pearl Echo allows the administrator to control:
- Times during the day which access is permitted
Pearl Echo will restrict the time a user can access:
- Internet access of all kinds
- Timed free access and timed blocked access
Monitoring
Pearl Echo 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.
Pearl Echo functions by analyzing TCP/IP packets moving in and out of the computer.
This program runs in the system background at all times.
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.
Blocking Outgoing Information
When Pearl Echo is running on your system,
- You can prevent your children from using email.
- You can permit your children to send email only to a pre-approved list of recipients.
- You can prevent your children from using chat rooms online.
- You can prevent your children from using instant messaging.
- You can edit out the transmission of specific kinds of information, like your address, telephone number, or credit card number.
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). Pearl Echo is both is client-based. and server-based, there is a client piece and a server piece to run Pearl Echo with its filtering module.
Pearl Echo 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 Pearl Echo,
- You will XXNOTXX be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want to be filtered.
- You will XXNOTXX be able to completely override the company's list of material to be filtered.
- You will XXNOTXX be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, using the company's list as a starter.
- You will XXNOTXX 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 Pearl Echo, you can review the list of keywords, the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses),
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. Pearl Echo 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
- Bots to detect malware and spyware sites
Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. Pearl Echo offers these categories:
- Adult
- Error or Blank
- Gambling
- Hacking and Warez
- Illegal Activities
- Parked Domains
- XXX,
- Ad Services
- Alternative Lifestyle
- Anonymizer
- Arts
- Auctions
- Blogs
- Business
- Chat
- Computers
- Dating and Personals
- Download Media
- Downloads
- Education and Reference
- Entertainment
- Finance and Investment
- Free Hosting
- Games
- Health
- Home
- Job Search
- Kids and Teen
- Lingerie
- News
- Recreation
- Redirectors
- Regional
- Religion
- Science
- Sex Education
- Shopping
- Society
- Sports
- Travel .
- Weapon Related
- Webmail
- World
General Tool Information
Updates
Pearl Echo does have regular updates to the product.
These updates do carry an additional cost.
Customization
Pearl Echo requires special software: Admin Console + Workstation Agent
Pearl Echo can be password protected.
Pearl Echo does support multiple users.
Tech Support
Pearl Echo tech support is available via:
- Phone
- Online Knowledge Base
- Other
February 2008
Back to topNetsweeper
By Netsweeper Inc.
Available since 1999
Netsweeper is available for these platforms:
- Windows 2000
- Windows Vista,
- Windows NT
- Windows XP
The makers of Netsweeper, Netsweeper Inc., described their product as: Netsweeper Internet content filtering solutions offer a safe and productive user experience for children when using the Internet. By filtering inappropriate content and blocking websites found to have potentially harmful information, Netsweeper ensures our children are protected from the threats posed by today's Internet, The At Home desktop filtering solution puts control into the hands of the parents/caregivers as they are given the tools to limit the sites a child can visit, the use of personal email, web chat, Peer-2-peer file sharing and other Internet Protocol applications. And while filtering such sites, the family computers will also be protected from viruses, phishing, and spyware.
Netsweeper 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.
For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: www.netsweeper.com
Time Limiting
Netsweeper will restrict the time a user can access:
- Certian software products (ie: web browsers, email clients)
- Internet access of all kinds
Netsweeper allows the administrator to control:
- Times during the day which access is permitted
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). Netsweeper is client-based and is server-based. It is available for home use.
Netsweeper 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 Streaming media, VoIPs.
Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With Netsweeper,
- You will be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want 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 Netsweeper, you can review the list of keywords, the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses).
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. Netsweeper 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
- Also use, IRCA, RTA Ratings, SafeLabel
Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. Netsweeper offers these categories: Substance abuse, Match Making, Occult, Pornography, Profanity, Weapons, Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Games, Humour, Sports, General news, Journals & Blogs, Politics, Portals, Religion, Self Help, Sex Education, Technology, Travel, Adware, Directory, Host is an IP, Malformed URL, Phishing, Proxy Anonymizer, Investing, Job Search, Sales, Searhc Engine, Web Chat, Web email,
General Tool Information
Updates
Netsweeper does have regular updates to the product.
These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.
Customization
Netsweeper can be password protected.
Netsweeper does support multiple users.
Tech Support
Netsweeper tech support is available via:
- Phone
Language
Netsweeper is available in Spanish.
April 2008
Back to topCovenant Eyes Filter
Version 4.2.6
By Covenant Eyes, Inc
Available since July 2007
Covenant Eyes Filter is available for these platforms:
- Windows ME
- Windows NT
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
The makers of Covenant Eyes Filter, Covenant Eyes, Inc, described their product as: Our unique filter has many features to protect families from online danger. The Filter uses our unique rating system to block new websites. Parents can also set-up black and white lists and set time controls for daily or weekly limits. More effective than typical filters on the market today.
Covenant Eyes Filter 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.
For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: http://www.covenanteyes.com
Time Limiting
Covenant Eyes Filter allows the administrator to control:
- Total # of hours spent online per day
- Times during the day which access is permitted
- Total weekly use
Covenant Eyes Filter will restrict the time a user can access:
- Internet access of all kinds
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). Covenant Eyes Filter is client-based.
Covenant Eyes Filter can control access to web pages, the movement of files in and out of your computer (FTP), 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 Covenant Eyes Filter,
- 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, 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 Covenant Eyes Filter, you can review the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses),
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. Covenant Eyes Filter uses the following:
- 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
General Tool Information
Updates
Covenant Eyes Filter does have regular updates to the product.
These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.
Customization
Covenant Eyes Filter can NOT be password protected.
Covenant Eyes Filter supports multiple users.
Tech Support
Covenant Eyes Filter tech support is available via:
- Phone
- IM/Chat
October 2007
Back to topA+ Internet Filtering for Families
By Hedgebuilders Inc.
Available since 1996
A+ Internet Filtering for Families is available for these platforms:
- Macintosh OS 9
- Macintosh OS X
- Windows NT
- Windows ME
- Windows Vista
- Windows NT
- Windows XP
- Windows 2000
- Linux
- OS-independent
The makers of A+ Internet Filtering for Families, Hedgebuilders Inc., described their product as: Internet filtering for both PCs and Macs that blocks pornography, nudity, illegal sites, etc. Customizable and easy to set up an use. Also includes an Accountability and Reporting feature that emails parents or accountability partners if someone on computer attempts to go to a bad site.
*Our Application has both Filtering and monitoring together in one product.
A+ Internet Filtering for Families is a product that:
- Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
- 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.
- Emails parents or accountability partners if bad sites are attempted on computer
For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: www.HEDGEBUILDERS.com/A+.html
Monitoring
A+ Internet Filtering for Families 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.
A+ Internet Filtering for Families functions by analyzing the history listing of the user's Web browser.
This program DOES NOT run in the system background at all times.
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.
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). A+ Internet Filtering for Families is server-based. It is available for home use.
A+ Internet Filtering for Families can control access to web pages, access to chat rooms, the movement of files in and out of your computer (FTP), access to newsgroups (Usenet), 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 A+ Internet Filtering for Families,
- You will be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want to be filtered.
- 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 A+ Internet Filtering for Families, you can review 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. A+ Internet Filtering for Families uses the following:
- 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
- Some other technology
Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. A+ Internet Filtering for Families offers these categories:
- Pornography & Recreational Nudity
- Adult Material
- Swimsuit/Lingerie
- Alternative Lifestyle
- Criminal Activity
- Weapons & Violence
- Personals & Dating
- Website Communities
- Messaging/BBS
- Job/Employment
- Search Sites
- Gambling/Wagering
- Alcohol & Tobacco
- Audio, Image & Video File Sharing
- Media Search
- Downloads
- Games
- Health
- Religion Misc (Translation, Proxy, etc)
- Shopping
- Web-Based Email News, Sports, Entertainment
- Swimsuit/Lingerie
General Tool Information
Updates
A+ Internet Filtering for Families does NOT have regular updates to the product.
Customization
A+ Internet Filtering for Families can be password protected.
A+ Internet Filtering for Families does support multiple users.
Tech Support
A+ Internet Filtering for Families tech support is available via:
- Phone
- Online Knowledge Base
September 2007
Back to topComputerTime
Version 2.0
By SoftwareTime
Available since November 2004
The makers of ComputerTime, SoftwareTime, described their product as: ComputerTime allows parents to set time limits to ensure the computer is used in moderation and to ensure that kids are online when parents are around. It features easy to use and flexible limit settings. Time Tokens can be created for rewarding kids with extra time.
ComputerTime is a product that:
- Limits the total number of hours or the time of day that your children may be online.
- Enforces healthy limits on computer use.
ComputerTime is available for these platforms:
- Windows ME
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
ComputerTime 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.SoftwareTime.com
Time Limiting
ComputerTime will restrict the time a user can access: Internet access of all kinds
ComputerTime allows the administrator to control:
- Total # of hours spent online per day
- Times during the day which access is permitted
- Can also limit by week, month, as well as "session limits" with breaks. There is also a Time Token mechanism that allows time to be given as a reward.
General Tool Information
Updates
ComputerTime does have regular updates to the product.
These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.
Customization
ComputerTime can be password protected.
ComputerTime does support multiple users.
Tech Support
ComputerTime tech support is available via:
- Phone
- Online Knowledge Base
