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Whats the best freeware for monitoring kids PC usage??

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  • 20-05-2018 7:42pm
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    raspberrypi67
    Registered Users Posts: 776 ✭✭✭


    Hi Folks
    Can anyone recommend some decent freeware s/w ( windows )for keeping an eye on kids use of the pc, in terms of time spent on games...

    Thanks

    R


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    CSU
    Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭CSU


    raspberrypi67 wrote: »
    Hi Folks
    Can anyone recommend some decent freeware s/w ( windows )for keeping an eye on kids use of the pc, in terms of time spent on games...

    Thanks

    R
    ...Microsoft Parental Controls do a good job, you get a weekly summary of apps used. Combined with OpenDns for web filtering youll have a fair idea of whats happening.


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    Triangle
    Registered Users Posts: 960 ✭✭✭Triangle


    raspberrypi67 wrote: »
    Hi Folks
    Can anyone recommend some decent freeware s/w ( windows )for keeping an eye on kids use of the pc, in terms of time spent on games...

    Thanks

    R
    +1 for microsoft

    Especially if they use edge for browsing instead of other browsers


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    stimpson
    Registered Users Posts: 7,815 ✭✭✭stimpson


    Triangle wrote: »
    +1 for microsoft

    Especially if they use edge for browsing instead of other browsers

    +2, but I only make the kids use Edge as a punishment.


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