To keep kids safe, some parents may want to add parental controls to their computers and mobile devices. NOTE: We recognize that this can be a sensitive subject and that reasonable minds can differ as to whether parents should monitor their children’s online activities like this. We think that we can all agree that the Internet can be a dangerous place for children, especially younger children. Each family needs to arrive at their own decision as to what is the right way for parents to monitor their child’s online activities.
Qustodio
Qustodio is a cross-platform parental control app with excellent content filtering. The free version of the app has a versatile package with features that enable you to set time schedules and rules and block sites with unsuitable content including pornography.
Qustodio is highly rated for its ability to operate across various platforms and offering excellent features, some free while others require a premium subscription. The paid version comes with SMS monitoring and social media features.
KidLogger
KidLogger runs on Android, Windows, Blackberry, Linux, and macOS. The free version of this app tracks everything your children types, screenshots they take, and which sites they visit. If you want to know who your children talk to over the Internet, there is a voice-activated recorder for that.
There are standard and professional versions of KidLogger with stealthy features such as the ability to monitor social media interactions without raising alarms. The downside to the free version of KidLogger is that it only covers one device.
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Zoodles has a free and paid version with the premium version featuring better tools including multiple languages, storybooks, and time management options.
FoxFilter
FoxFilter is a Google Chrome or Firefox extension that gives you the ability to filter out offending content based on keywords you consider offensive. You can also block websites that are likely to have inappropriate content.
Spyrix Free Keylogger
Keyloggers are often linked with unethical activities online because they are usually deployed to capture personal data including passwords. However, they can be used to do a lot of good too.
Spyrix Free Keylogger has a free and paid version. The free version of Spyrix Free Keylogger does not filter or block out inappropriate content and websites. Instead, it monitors what you kids are up to online, giving you an opportunity to decide what to do with the information. For content blocking, you have to deploy the paid version of the app.
The above programs enable you to block, monitor, and restrict access to inappropriate content. This enables you to control who and what your kids interact with while online.
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