TTQ B4U Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Okay, easier need here than trying to teach me network stuff. So my kids are of age that they are getting a computer for their study area and I'm interested in some nanny-ware that will protect them from the ilks of the net. Something as simple as my son getting a crazy thought of finding "cheats" for a Nintendo game could produce some scary stuff both for the eyes and of course a PC. Any good recommendations on software to consider that will block or shield them from all that's out there? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Nothing is more foolproof than your eyes watching them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Nothing is more foolproof than your eyes watching them. This. Safe filters on google, are terrible at best. K9 web protection seems to have some good reviews, cnet gas some decent reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Cyber patrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Go to CRblocker.com and download everything you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Nothing is more foolproof than your eyes watching them. obviously, but in the event the do what we all have done...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 i use k9.. its pretty good and you can set all sorts of things to block and not block. it take some working with it to get it to not block some-things you may not want it to. it has a force safe search that makes it to where you cant search for things like "playboy''. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Nothing is more foolproof than your eyes watching them. Pretty much this. I had people looking for this software every week when I worked at microcenter, and a few wanted guarantees that the kids wouldn't stumble across bad things. Too many times I've wanted to say "bitch, this is the fucking internet." That being said, because the software sold would of been sub-par at best a decade ago, there is a lot of free goodies I recommended instead. If you're looking for simple content blocking, there is a ton of google chrome and firefox extensions that do a better job than any paid solution. Problem is if the kids are smart enough, they can be disabled. Believe me, if they are better at doing things on a computer (or quicker) than you, its a matter of time. That's how I was. I was experimenting with linux live CDs when I was 11 or 12. It doesn't get by watchful eyes, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 force him to watch some efukt vids.. he'll never wanna watch porn again. Then when he's 15 make him smoke an entire pack of cigarettes in front of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 force him to watch some efukt vids.. he'll never wanna watch porn again. Then when he's 15 make him smoke an entire pack of cigarettes in front of you. People without kids shouldn't give advice on raising them........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs36/i/2008/246/a/1/Internet_is_SRS_Business_by_fuzzypurple.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 having come from Blue Coat, I can suggest K9. Also, make sure you run browsercheck.qualys.com on the machine's browsers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 We've tried a few, kids always find ways around whatever filter put in place. THE ONLY working solution is you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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