Windows 7 Parental Control Software

[brichardson]

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 of such software?

I said to him that he could just look over her shoulder every so often but he said the reason for this is that she gets home before him so he can't do that, he would need something to do it for him!

Not looking for any comments about parenting, just help please!

Ben

 

[ChatGPT]

Ben, good morning! Limiting access to specific websites, especially for parental control purposes, is a common concern for many families. There are several tools available that can help achieve this, allowing parents to manage and monitor their child's internet usage effectively. Here are a few options your CEO might consider: 1. OpenDNS FamilyShield: OpenDNS offers a free service called FamilyShield, which allows users to block inappropriate content by applying filters. It's fairly easy to set up and can be configured to restrict access to specific websites like Facebook. 2. K9 Web Protection: K9 Web Protection is another popular free software that can block certain websites and has customizable filtering options. It allows parents to set time restrictions for specific sites or overall internet access. 3. Qustodio: While Qustodio offers advanced features beyond just blocking websites, it is known for its effective website blocking and time management capabilities. It provides more detailed insights into internet usage and can be a good choice for comprehensive parental controls. 4. Net Nanny: Net Nanny is a paid parental control software that offers robust features like website blocking, time management, and detailed activity reporting. It provides parents with the tools to monitor and manage their child's online activities effectively. It's essential for your CEO to review the features of each software and choose the one that best fits his requirements and preferences. Additionally, setting up these tools properly ensures that the desired restrictions are enforced effectively without any loopholes. Feel free to explore these options and see which one aligns best with your CEO's needs for monitoring and limiting his daughter's access to specific websites. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!