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ModemLockDown
Version 4.10
By TechcoNZ Ltd
Available since March 25, 2004
ModemLockDown is available for these platforms:
The makers of ModemLockDown TechcoNZ Ltd., described their product as: ModemLockDown automatically disables Internet use until a supervisor or parent is present to grant access. You can pre-allocate automatic one-hour access blocks for individual users or permit access with limited or unrestricted time. Dialup modems are locked to halt malicious dialling. This can occur automatically when you disconnect your session.
ModemLockDown is a product that:
- Limits the total number of hours or the time of day that your children may be online.
- 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: http://www.modemlockdown.com
Time Limiting
ModemLockDown allows the administrator to control:
- Times during the day which access is permitted
ModemLockDown will restrict the time a user can access:
- Internet access of all kinds
A warning will flash on the screen when the user's time is almost up.
Automatic locks overridable with password by supervisor or parent. Access sessions can also be time limited.
Blocking Outgoing Information
When ModemLockDown is running on your system,
- You can prevent your children from using email.
- You can NOT 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 NOT edit out the transmission of specific kinds of information, like
your address, telephone number, or credit card number.
General Tool Information
Updates
ModemLockDown does have regular updates to the product.
These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.
Customization
ModemLockDown can be password protected.
ModemLockDown supports multiple users.
Tech Support
ModemLockDown tech support is available via:
October 2007
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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:
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Windows ME
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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.
A warning will flash on the screen when the user's time is almost up.
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
- Email
- Online Knowledge Base
April 2008
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Bsafe Online
Version 5.02
By Bsafe Online, Inc.
Available since February 2007
BSafe Online is available for these platforms:
- Windows ME
- Windows NT
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
The makers of BSafe Online, BSafe Online Inc., described their product as: A unified client-server securing suite that delivers a blended threat defense against the constantly changing Internet threats. BSafe online focuses on a small footprint package that is easy to use, effective and delivers affordable, professional grade security service to protect consumers and small businesses.
BSafe Online 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.
- Prevents the display of other categories of material.
For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: http://www.bsafe.com
Time Limiting
BSafe Online allows the administrator to control:
- Total # of hours spent online per day
- Times during the day which access is permitted
BSafe Online will restrict the time a user can access:
- Certian software products (ie: web browsers, email clients)
Monitoring
BSafe Online 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.
BSafe Online 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 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.
Blocking Outgoing Information
When BSafe Online 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.
Pre-Selected Content Service
BSafe Online makes only pre-approved content available. The content is selected by:
- Computer with human oversight,
- Proprietary content developed by tool provider,
- Specifically chosen by the end user
It is technically possible to leave the service's approved content area, with the exception of porn that will always be blocked.
Content is made available to families via
normal access over the web and
user's installation of client-side software.
Users may control the pre-selected content provided by BSafe Online Inc. by
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adding their own URLs to pre-selected content
- submiting URLs for addition to pre-selected content
- submiting requests for pre-existing content selections to be removed
- creating their own list of selected content, overriding the provided list
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). Bsafe Online is
server-based. It is available for home use.
Bsafe Online 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 BSafe Online,
- 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 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
BSafe Online, You CANNOT review the list of keywords, the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses), nor 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. BSafe Online uses the following:
- the web page address (URL)
- Human review of web sites
- A list of keywords
- Some other technology
Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. BSafe Online offers these categories:
- Alcohol
- Anarchy
- Anarchy
- Automobile
- BSafe Games
- BSafe Pop-Up
- Chat
- Criminal Skills
- Cults
- Drugs
- Employment
- Entertainment
- Financial
- Free Host
- Gambling
- Games
- Hate
- Humor
- Lifestyle
- Obscene
- Opinion
- Personals
- Public Proxies
- R-Rated
- Search Engines
- Shopping
- Sports
- Tickets
- Travel
- Web Email
- Web News Groups
General Tool Information
Updates
BSafe Online does have regular updates to the product.
These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.
Customization
BSafe Online can be password protected.
BSafe Online supports multiple users.
Tech Support
BSafe Online tech support is available via:
- Phone
- Email
- Online Knowledge Base
October 2007
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SurfPass
Version 3.12
By Cogilab
Available since 1997
The makers of SurfPass, Cogilab, described their product as: SurfPass 3 Home Edition is the more complete, FREE parental control software.
SurfPass 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.
- Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
SurfPass is available for these platforms:
-
Windows 95,
Windows 98,
Windows ME
-
Windows NT,
Windows 2000
- Windows XP
SurfPass 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.cogilab.com
Time Limiting
When SurfPass 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.
SurfPass
limits all computer use.
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). SurfPass
is client-based.
SurfPass 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 any port (TCP/UDP).
Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material
should or should not be filtered in different ways. With SurfPass,
- 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
SurfPass, 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. SurfPass uses the following:
- the web page address (URL)
- Human review of web sites
- Squid block-list can be imported
Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. SurfPass offers these categories: all kids and education.
Blocking Outgoing Information
When SurfPass 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 ICQ or other forms of instant
messaging.
- You can not edit out the transmission of specific kinds of information, like
your address, telephone number, or credit card number.
Monitoring
SurfPass 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 and
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
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McGruff SafeGuard
By McGruff SafeGuard
Available since June 2006
McGruff SafeGuard is available for these platforms:
- Windows XP
- Windows 2000
- Windows Vista
The makers of McGruff SafeGuard, McGruff SafeGuard, described their product as: This free service from The National Crime Prevention Council and McGruff, monitors your kids' potentially dangerous online activity.
McGruff SafeGuard 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 or blocks 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.GoMcGruff.com
Time Limiting
McGruff SafeGuard will restrict the time a user can access:
- Certian software products (ie: web browsers, email clients)
- Internet access of all kinds
- Other
McGruff SafeGuard allows the administrator to control:
- Total # of hours spent online per day
- Times during the day which access is permitted
- With whom they chat
A warning will NOT flash on the screen when the user's time is almost up.
Monitoring
McGruff SafeGuard 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.
McGruff SafeGuard 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.
Blocking Outgoing Information
When McGruff SafeGuard 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.
General Tool Information
Updates
McGruff SafeGuard does have regular updates to the product.
These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.
Customization
McGruff SafeGuard can be password protected.
McGruff SafeGuard does support multiple users.
Tech Support
McGruff SafeGuard tech support is available via:
- Email
- Online Knowledge Base
- Other
April 2008
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ContentProtect
Version 5.6
By ContentWatch Inc.
Available since 2005
ContentProtect is available for these platforms:
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
The makers of ContentProtect, ContentWatch Inc., described their product as:
Net Nanny is the #1 rated Parental Control Filter in part because it is so easy for parents to install and manage. Net Nanny is designed with less computer experienced parents in mind. Let's face it, most of our kids know way more about the computer and Internet than we do. Net Nanny installs automatically in just a few minutes, and has an easy, intuitive interface that make configuring and looking at reports of your children's Internet activity a snap. Much more important than how it works, is that you know that Net Nanny does work. You have the peace of mind of knowing that you are protecting your children and family. Net Nanny can block not only pornography, but hate sites, questionable chat rooms and other dangers of the Internet. You can even configure Net Nanny to block online game and gambling sites, and even make it so your children can only play computer games you deem appropriate.
ContentProtect 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.
- Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: www.NetNanny.com
Time Limiting
ContentProtect allows the administrator to control:
- Total # of hours spent online per day
- Times during the day which access is permitted
ContentProtect will restrict the time a user can access:
- Certian software products (ie: web browsers, email clients)
- Internet access of all kinds
- Access to IM, Peer-to-Peer and Newsgroups
Monitoring
ContentProtect 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 online chat,
the web sites your children have visited,
your children's instant messaging sessions.
ContentProtect 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 ContentProtect is running on your system,
- You can prevent your children from using email.
- You CANNOT 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 CANNOT 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). ContentProtect
is client-based.
ContentProtect can control
access to web pages,
the use of email,
access to chat rooms,
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 ContentProtect,
- 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
ContentProtect, 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. ContentProtect 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
- Search Engine "Safe Search"
Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. ContentProtect offers these categories: pronography, gambling, intimate apparel, family resources, personals, health/medicine, music/entertainment, schools/colleges, sports, employment/career, adult/mature, drugs/alcohol, chat site, financial/ stocks, e-mail, instructional, news, search engines/portals, travel, hate/violence, illegal activities, ads, games, government, kids, religious, shopping, and work related.
General Tool Information
Updates
ContentProtect does have regular updates to the product.
These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.
Customization
ContentProtect does not require special hardware to be installed.
ContentProtect does not require special software.
ContentProtect can be password protected.
ContentProtect supports multiple users.
Tech Support
ContentProtect tech support is available via:
- Phone
- Email
- Online Knowledge Base
- Other
Language
ContentProtect is available in Spanish.
October 2007
Back to top 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
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). MyWeb
is client-based.
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.
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. 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 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
Back to top Covenant 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
A warning will NOT flash on the screen when the user's time is almost up.
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:
October 2007
Back to top CyberPatrol
Version 7.6
By Surf Control
Available since 1995
The makers of CyberPatrol, Surf Control, described their product as: A powerful PC client application that focuses on managing the most critical components of children's Internet activities: time spent online, personal information divulged and content viewed. CyberPatrol strikes the perfect balance between allowing children the "freedom to surf" and providing parents flexible options to set and manage common sense boundaries necessary to keep kids safe online.
CyberPatrol 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.
- Prevents selected personal information from being transmitted from your computer.
CyberPatrol is available for these platforms:
-
Windows 98,
Windows ME
-
Windows NT,
Windows 2000
- Windows XP, Windows Vista
CyberPatrol 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.cyberpatrol.com
Time Limiting
When CyberPatrol 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.
CyberPatrol
limits access to certain software products (e.g. Web browsers, email programs),
limits Internet use of all kinds, and
limits all computer use.
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). CyberPatrol
is client-based.
CyberPatrol 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 CyberPatrol,
- You will be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you
want to be filtered.
- You will not 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 not be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered,
using the company's list as a starter.
- You will not 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
CyberPatrol, 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. CyberPatrol uses the following:
- the web page address (URL)
- Human review of web sites
- A list of keywords combined with an analysis of the context in which they appear
- Web page analysis
Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. CyberPatrol offers these categories: adult/sexually explicit, criminal skills, drugs, alcohol and tobacco, gambling, hacking, hate speech, violence, weapons, chat, glamour/intimate apparel, remote proxies, multiple category servers and sex education.
Blocking Outgoing Information
When CyberPatrol is running on your system,
- You can prevent your children from using email.
- You can not 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 ICQ or other forms of instant
messaging.
- You can edit out the transmission of specific kinds of information, like
your address, telephone number, or credit card number.
September 2007
Back to top Netsweeper
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
A warning will NOT flash on the screen when the user's time is almost up.
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:
Language
Netsweeper is available in Spanish.
April 2008
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