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Internet Safety for my kids?

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  • 08-04-2009 9:26am
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    game4it70
    Registered Users Posts: 2,123 ✭✭✭


    So what programs do you guys use for looking out for your kids? What would you recommend?
    I'm clueless about what free program to try.Only one i have heard of is net nanny.
    Thanks.


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    TechieEddy
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    I'd recommend K9 Web Protection. It's free and very reliable.


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    alansweeney100
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    TechieEddy wrote: »
    I'd recommend K9 Web Protection. It's free and very reliable.

    I use this on the family pc to stop my younger brothers looking at stuff they shouldn't, its free with registration.
    Its a bit strict and blocks social networking like bebo and also blocks youtube. These are ok (I think) and you can customise it to allow these sites if you wish.
    Warning tho, it only works with internet explorer so uninstall all other browsers on your pc, didn't take my brothers long to find out they could view anything they liked on firefox


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    game4it70
    Registered Users Posts: 2,123 ✭✭✭game4it70


    Thanks lads for the swift replies.I'll give that a go:)


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    Saruman
    Registered Users Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    And to add to that, this program is no good if you let the kids log on to the computer with administrator access. If you do, password it and set them up with a user account so they can not make changes.

    Also set your screensaver for a few minutes and set it to lock the computer so if you walk away to go to the toilet or something, the computer will lock before your kids jump on and make changes (if they are old enough to know how).

    Never assume you know more about computers than your kids as chances are you do not :D


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    RoadKillTs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,710 ✭✭✭RoadKillTs


    Hi,

    Thanks for sharing the useful information.

    There are many websites which offer free internet safety tips.


    Would it help if we read your book. Only costs 24.97!! :)


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