Internet Monitoring and Parental Controls

There are numerous different software packages out there that offer internet monitoring, internet filtering, and parental controls. There is no perfect do-all program to satisfy every need of this market.  There are, however, several, top rated packages that have many very useful features.

            ContentProtect  -  This is the top rated internet filtering software. Manufactured by ContentWatch and priced around $30, this software gives you a lot of bang for your buck. An extremely impressive features include the remote management and remote reporting functions. ContentProtect was the only product to offer these features. Another interesting function was the dynamic filtering. In other words, CNN.com might get blocked in the morning because of a very violent news story.   An hour later, when the website content changed, it is allowed through. Other useful features are chat monitoring, chat blocking, and peer-2-peer file sharing blocking.

            CYBERsitter  -  Solid Oak Software manufactures this program for around $40. It is another great choice for an internet filtering product. A very useful function not found in other products is the ability to scan your hard drive for objectionable material. CYBERsitter was the only product to include a basic email-filtering feature, even though this feature wouldn't replace a typical Spam filtering product. Some additional features are chat filtering, chat blocking, peer-2-peer file sharing blocking, email filtering, email blocking and popup blocking.

            NetNanny  -  For around $40, this software from BioNet Systems is also a great choice. One aspect that Net Nanny stands out in, is the ability to block online games, something the other competitors have not dealt with. Net Nanny has chosen to open up its core filtering technology - anyone can view the restricted and permitted URLs and URL wildcards. You can also add to or remove from these lists. Customization is available for special words or phrases that you may want filtered. NetNanny has many of the standard features also including: chat filtering, chat blocking, peer-2-peer file sharing blocking, and popup blocking.

            All of these packages offer similar features and relatively similar pricing. When shopping for this software, the best method is look at all of the available features of each product. From there decide exactly what you want the software to do and purchase the package that most fits your needs. If you have any other question please contact us at Idea Solutions: 1-888-535-4332

            There are other software packages that offer similar features. The three listed here are the top three rated programs at
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