child safety

Microsoft’s family tools put a clear map in the hands of parents: carefully scoped browsing through Microsoft Edge Kids Mode, centrally managed limits and activity reports via Microsoft Family Safety, and optional hardware-level protections on modern Copilot+ PCs that reduce the chance of...

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has recently announced the development of "Baby Grok," a child-friendly version of its AI chatbot, Grok. This initiative comes in the wake of significant controversies surrounding Grok's previous iterations, particularly concerning content safety...

Parents across the globe rely on Microsoft Family Safety to protect their children online, fostering a safe digital environment where the dangers of the internet are kept at bay through robust parental controls and targeted app restrictions. However, a recent and rather frustrating bug is...

The evolving relationship between Microsoft Windows and Google Chrome has long been watched closely by tech insiders and everyday users alike. Tensions occasionally erupt over browser preferences, integration with system-level features, and—crucially—how new updates might impact user experience...

For countless Windows 11 users and IT professionals, Google Chrome is the browser of choice, seamlessly powering daily workflows from classrooms to boardrooms. But in recent weeks, reports have surfaced across technology forums, support threads, and online news sites describing a concerning...

How to Filter Websites and Searches Using Microsoft Family Safety Microsoft Family Safety provides powerful parental controls for filtering inappropriate websites and ensuring safer browsing experiences for children. This guide outlines the steps to configure web and search filtering across...

The internet is often described as the "wild west" of our modern digital age—thrilling, full of opportunity, but also fraught with potential dangers. The anonymity of cyberspace can expose children to inappropriate content, online predators, cyberbullying, and more. Thankfully, if you're a...

Navigating the digital landscape is a common rite of passage for kids today, but as parents, we hold the crucial responsibility of ensuring their journeys are safe and productive. Setting up a Windows computer tailored to children's needs not only enhances their learning but also prioritizes...

An East London father has pled with witnesses to call police after his son was allegedly attacked by a gang of six men on Monday evening (January 2), having his phone stolen. After this he was also allegedly dragged to a cash point and forced to withdraw money for the men...

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I wish to use OpenDNS for filtering out certain websites like Facebook and Twitter for my child, who has their own user on Windows 10, however I do not want these DNS settings to apply to my account. Currently, when the DNS is setup on one user, it is applied across the device. Is there a way...

hi all new to the forums and need help. I am tired of my son downloading programs on my computer on his account so I disabled the admin privileges on his account. It was working cause he would call me down when the pop up box asking for my admin password and if I felt it was okay I would enter...

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A Napa High junior varsity softball coach was arrested Friday on suspicion of child molestation and other counts, according to the Napa Police Department. Read full Story: Napa High junior varsity softball coach arrested on suspicion of child molestation

A 31-year-old Alva woman who took photos of herself naked with her unclothed children pleaded guilty today, admitting she emailed photos of them performing sex acts to a Michigan man Read Full Story: Link Removed - Invalid URL

SCOTTDALE, Pennsylvania — A man left his sleeping 4-year-old son home alone while he went outside and pretended to be a ninja warrior, police say. The Daily Courier of Connellsville reported that Ross Hurst was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after police found him dressed...

A dad who was baffled when an Oceanside police officer gave him a citation for not wearing a helmet inside a city skate park was found guilty Wednesday when he tried to fight the ticket in traffic court. But his fine was suspended. “Are you serious?" That was the reaction by Steve...

littlekorea writes "Microsoft's much-maligned Vista operating system has been named in the top three of 26 tools tested by the European Commission to filter out web content deemed inappropriate for children. The EC tests found that none of the 26 products enjoyed a 100 percent success rate...

Morning all! (For those of you who it is morning anyway!) I have a question... My CEO came to me today and asked if it was possible for him to limit at home using a (free?) bit of software the amount of time his daughter spends on a specific website (probably facebook!). Do any of you know...