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Contracts with Kids discuss and set up rules for computer use.

Time Limiting limits time online.

Filtering & Blocking limits access to some sites, words, and/or images.

Block Outgoing Content prevents kids from revealing personal information online.

Browsers for Kids do not display inappropriate words or images.

Kid-Oriented Search Engines perform limited searches or screen search results.

Monitoring Tools alert adults to online activity without blocking access.

There are both pros and cons to keep in mind when using these types of tools.

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How ISPs are Helping -- Many Internet and online service providers also offer safety solutions by selling or including these tools with their services and adopting "Acceptable Use Policies", or "Terms of Service Agreements".

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Internet Issues in the Community -- When children use the Internet in school or in a library, their experiences will be different than when they are at home. Libraries and schools may have different rules for Internet use than your family, because they must serve the needs of diverse children and families.

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Home POWWOW
Guardian Monitor
McGruff SafeGuard

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KaZipster

By IPower Applications, Inc.

Available since January 2008

KaZipster is available for these platforms:

  • Macintosh OS 9, Macintosh OS X
  • Windows Vista Windows ME
  • Windows NT, Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Linux
  • OS-independent

The makers of KaZipster, IPower Applications, Inc., described their product as: IPOWER Applications KaZipster is a solution-based adaptable platform that provides a safe and secure Internet browsing environment for children. KaZipster's design and architecture permit accessibility by registered users from any computer connected to the internet from anywhere at anytime. (i.e. Home, Schools, Libraries, Corporations, etc.).

KaZipster is a product that:

  • Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
  • Is an Internet browser specially designed for younger users.
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  • Is a Pre-selected Content Service.
  • 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: www.kazipster.com

Monitoring

KaZipster 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,

KaZipster functions by analyzing the cache of the user's Web browser, analyzing the history listing of the user's Web browser, analyzing TCP/IP packets moving in and out of the computer, and analyzing the email files stored by popular email programs.

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 KaZipster 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.

Browsers for Kids

KaZipster is a kids' browser designed for ages Toddlers to Teens. 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 KaZipster,

  • 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. KaZipster uses the following:

  • Human review of web sites
  • Kids are only able to view Websites (URL's) previously pre-approved (white listed) by the Admin/Parentwhite-listed.

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

  • Email

The following is a list of categories that KaZipster can be configured to filter or block: Kids are only able to view Websites (URL's) previously pre-approved (white listed) by the Admin/Parentwhite-listed)

Pre-Selected Content Service

KaZipster 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 normal access over the web,

Users may control the pre-selected content provided by IPower Applications, Inc. by

  • adding their own URLs to pre-selected content
  • removing URLs from pre-selected content
  • submiting URLs for addition to pre-selected content
  • submiting requests for pre-existing content selections to be removed

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). KaZipster is client-based.

KaZipster 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 KaZipster,

  • You will be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want 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 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. KaZipster uses the following:

  • Human review of web sites

General Tool Information

Updates

KaZipster does have regular updates to the product.

These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.

Customization

KaZipster can be password protected.

KaZipster does support multiple users.

Tech Support

KaZipster tech support is available via:

  • Phone
  • Email

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Hoopaa

By Hoopaa Inc.

Available since July 2006

The makers of Hoopaa, Hoopaa Inc., described their product as: Hoopaa monitors and logs all MSN chat, on every computer that it is installed. Hoopaa takes pictures of Web sites visited, with parents defining what Web sites to take pictures of.

Hoopaa is a product that:

  • Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
  • Is some other kid safety service. Blocks Web sites that parents decide are off limits.

Hoopaa is available for these platforms:

  • Windows XP

Hoopaa 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.hoopaa.com

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). HoopaaXXCHOOSE1OFTHESE3XX is client-based.

Hoopaa can control access to web pages.

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

  • 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 Hoopaa, 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. Hoopaa uses the following:

  • Human review of web sites.

Monitoring

Hoopaa 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.

The program will operate without the child's knowledge.

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

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

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stopITnow

Version 98i

By Stopitnow Software Development

Available since July 2002

The makers of stopITnow, Stopitnow Software Development, described their product as: stopITnow secures your modem Internet connection by stopping web dialers 190-0011 etc. with software that prevents modem hijacking, internet dumping and dialer fraud. Prevents unwanted and expensive call charges, also has time out limit options for parents that want to control a child's Internet use.

stopITnow is a product that:

  • Limits the total number of hours or the time of day that your children may be online.
  • Is some other kid safety service.

stopITnow is available for these platforms:

  • Windows 98, Windows ME
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP

stopITnow 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.stopitnow.com.au

Time Limiting

When stopITnow 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 not set the program to only allow Internet access during certain periods of time.

stopITnow limits Internet use of all kinds.

April 21, 2003

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ContentBarrier X4

By Intego

Available since June 2006

ContentBarrier X4 is available for these platforms:

  • Macintosh OS X
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP

The makers of ContentBarrier X4, Intego, described their product as: A tool that blocks offensive content coming from the internet on your Intel-based Macintosh for both OS X and Windows Vista/XP: adult, sites with subjects not fit for children, and chats when predatory language is used. If you have several children, you can adjust their access according to their age or maturity.

ContentBarrier X4 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.intego.com/contentbarrier

Time Limiting

ContentBarrier X4 allows the administrator to control:

  • Total # of hours spent online per day
  • Times during the day which access is permitted

ContentBarrier X4 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.
  • Monitoring

    ContentBarrier X4 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.

    ContentBarrier X4 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 ContentBarrier X4 is running on your system,

    • You can prevent your children from using email.
    • 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). ContentBarrier X4 is client-based.

    ContentBarrier X4 can control access to web pages, the use of email, access to chat rooms, access to newsgroups (Usenet), access to instant messaging, access to Peer to Peer networks, access to streaming media.

    Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With ContentBarrier X4,

    • 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 will be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, starting from scratch.

    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. ContentBarrier X4 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. ContentBarrier X4 offers these categories:

    • Sex/Pornography
    • shopping
    • violence
    • racism
    • religion
    • finance
    • jobs
    • alcohol
    • chat
    • MP3s
    • Television
    • Auctions
    • Hacking
    • Sports
    • FreeMail
    • Gambling
    • Pay to Surf
    • movies
    • newsgroups
    • streaming media
    • peer-to-peer

    General Tool Information

    Updates

    ContentBarrier X4 does have regular updates to the product.

    These updates do carry an additional cost.

    Customization

    ContentBarrier X4 requires special software: NetUpdate X4

    ContentBarrier X4 can be password protected.

    ContentBarrier X4 does support multiple users.

    Tech Support

    ContentBarrier X4 tech support is available via:

    • Phone
    • Email
    • IM/Chat
    • Online Knowledge Base
    • Other

    Language

    ContentBarrier X4 is available in Spanish.

    October 2007

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    PC Tattletale

    Version v.7.9

    By Parental Control Products LLC

    Available since April 2004

    The makers of PC Tattletale, Parental Control Products LLC, described their product as: PC Tattletale is an all-in-one suite of Parental Controls & Internet Monitoring software. It records: Web sites visited, screen shots, inbound and outbound e-mail, chats, instant messages, keystrokes, and programs used. Additionally, it also offers URL specific Web filtering and keyword blocking and operates invisibly when in stealth mode.

    PC Tattletale is a product that:

    • Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.

    PC Tattletale is available for these platforms:

    • Windows ME
    • Windows NT, Windows 2000
    • Windows XP

    PC Tattletale 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.pctattletale.com

    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). PC TattletaleXXCHOOSE1OFTHESE3XX is client-based.

    PC Tattletale can control access to web pages.

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

    • You will be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, starting from scratch.

    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. PC Tattletale uses the following:

    • A list of keywords
    • >

    Monitoring

    PC Tattletale 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, 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.

    September 28, 2006

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    Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software

    Version 4.2.2

    By Covenant Eyes, Inc

    Available since July 2007

    Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software is available for these platforms:

    • Macintosh OS X
    • Windows Vista
    • Windows ME
    • Windows NT,
    • Windows 2000
    • Windows XP

    The makers of Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software, Covenant Eyes, Inc, described their product as: Provides monitoring and filtering to protect families and individuals from dangerous and offensive websites. It serves as an extra set of eyes to guard those around you from the harmful influences of the Internet. 3 choices: Monitoring, Filtering, or Both.

    Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software 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.
    • Is a Pre-selected Content Service.
    • 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 Internet Accountability and Filtering Software allows the administrator to control:

    • Total # of hours spent online per day
    • Times during the day which access is permitted
    • Total weekly time spent online

    Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software 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.
  • Monitoring

    Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software 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.

    Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software 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 NOT be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.

    Blocking Outgoing Information

    When Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software is running on your system,

    • You can NOT 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 NOT 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.

    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 Internet Accountability and Filtering Software is client-based.

    Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software can control access to web pages, 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 Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software,

    • You will NOT 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 Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software, 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. Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software 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
    • Additionally, "Our technology scores each site for possible objectionable/harmful content. Users adjust settings that allow for more blocking or less blocking."

    Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software is specifically designed to block sexually explicit material in 'real time' using our proprietary scoring technology. Blocks websites in real time if they are not in our database using our scoring technology.

    General Tool Information

    Updates

    Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software does have regular updates to the product.

    These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.

    Customization

    Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software can be password protected.

    Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software supports multiple users.

    Tech Support

    Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering Software tech support is available via:

    • Phone
    • Email
    • Online Knowledge Base

    October 2007

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    ParentsOnPatrol

    Version 3

    By ParentsOnPatrol

    Available since June 2006

    The makers of ParentsOnPatrol, ParentsOnPatrol Software, described their product as: ParentsOnPatrol monitors chat and IM, and blocks predators detected by other parents.

    ParentsOnPatrol is a product that:

    • Limits 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.

    ParentsOnPatrol is available for these platforms:

    • Windows NT, Windows 2000
    • Windows XP
    • Windows Vista

    ParentsOnPatrol 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.ParentsOnPatrol.org.

    Time Limiting

    When ParentsOnPatrol 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 NOT limit the total amount of time spent online.
    • You can set the program to only allow Internet access during certain periods of time.

    ParentsOnPatrol limits access to certain software products (e.g. Web browsers, email programs). limits access to Web sites and instant messaging.

    Blocking Outgoing Information

    When ParentsOnPatrol is running on your system,

    • You can prevent your children from using ICQ or other forms of instant messaging.

    Monitoring

    ParentsOnPatrol 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, your children's Web sites visited, your children's instant messaging sessions.

    The program will operate without the child's knowledge.

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

    April 2007

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    Home POWWOW (Place On Web With Out Worry)

    By IPOWER Applications, Inc.

    Home POWWOW is available for these platforms:

    • Macintosh OS 9, Macintosh OS X
    • Windows Vista
    • Windows 2000 Windows ME
    • Windows XP
    • Linux
    • OS-independent

    The makers of Home POWWOW , IPOWER Applications, Inc. , described their product as: Monitor internet activity at anytime from anywhere Home POWWOW is a powerful, easy and secure web-based solution for managing safe internet experiences. It contains all you need - a social network monitor, chat room monitor, a web browser monitor, and much more.

    Home POWWOW is a product that:

    • Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
    • Provides Real Time Alerts for inappropriate content viewed or sent online.

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

    Monitoring

    Home POWWOW 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,

    Home POWWOW functions by analyzing the cache of the user's Web browser, analyzing the history listing of the user's Web browser, analyzing TCP/IP packets moving in and out of the computer, and analyzing the email files stored by popular email programs.

    This program runs in the system background at all times.

    The program can operate without the child's knowledge.

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

    General Tool Information

    Updates

    Home POWWOW does have regular updates to the product.

    These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.

    Customization

    Home POWWOW can be password protected.

    Home POWWOW does support multiple users.

    Tech Support

    Home POWWOW tech support is available via:

    • Phone
    • Email

    April 2008

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    Guardian Monitor

    Version 8.0

    By Guardian Software, Inc.

    Available since March 2003

    The makers of Guardian Monitor, Guardian Software, Inc., described their product as: Guardian Monitor records all AOL, Email, Instant Message and Chat Room conversations. It also records descriptions of music, graphic and video files downloaded from KaZaA and takes a Video of the computer screen. It logs all keystrokes and web sites visited. Guardian Monitor is password protected and can run in stealth mode.

    Guardian Monitor is a product that:

    • Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.

    Guardian Monitor is available for these platforms:

    • Windows 98, Windows ME
    • Windows XP

    Guardian Monitor 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.guardiansoftware.com/more_info.html

    Monitoring

    Guardian Monitor 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.

    May 30, 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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