Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet - It's a Tough Job But You've Gotta Do It!

Do I have to buy screening software for my kids?
By Charles Pappas, Yahoo! Internet Life
Makes a good argument against but has links on the bottom to find out more
TIPS FOR PARENTS - Just the facts...and lots of them.
CYBERsitter v2000
Block inappropriate Internet content
ZDNet Rating   0Star
Requirements: Windows 9x, NT, or 2000 
Purchase Information: Demo: $39.95 for retail version.
Company: Solid Oak Software
Version: 2000
06-23-00
 
CYBERsitter, the original Internet filter, is an easy-to-use software program that protects your children by filtering inappropriate Internet content. CYBERsitter comes with over 30 different filters in numerous categories, including adult, violence, hate-related, and even those annoying popup ads. Simply select the categories you want to restrict access to, and CYBERsitter will update your filters automatically at no additional cost. CYBERsitter can also maintain a complete history of all Internet activity and provides privacy and time controls.

 

ZeekSafe v2.0.1.0
Protect your children when they surf
Requirements: Internet Explorer 4 or later and Windows 95, 98, or NT
ZDNet Rating
   5Star
08-10-00
Company: Zeeks.com LLC
Size: 1.79 MB
Use ZeekSafe to protect your family from the more unsavory aspects of the Internet. This fine security utility runs from the system tray and effectively blocks Websites that you deem inappropriate. Any attempt to load an inappropriate Website results in a redirection to a page that indicates the block. ZeekSafe lets you choose to block sexual content, violence, gambling, hate speech, and Satanic cult sites. It maintains a log of all visited Websites and lets you easily add any site you want to the blocked list. To play it extra safe, you can build a list of offensive words to block as well. On the flip side, ZeekSafe also lets you add Web pages to a list of safe sites. Beyond all this, ZeekSafe features an integrated scheduler that lets you determine when Internet access is denied altogether and when only safe surfing is permitted. You can easily toggle the ZeekSafe protection on and off from the system tray by providing the proper password.
Reviewed on Aug 09 2000.

 


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