Internet Filters and Parental Control

Internet Filters and Parental Control

Internet Filters are software tools that monitor what is content from the web can be seen on certain computers or networks.  They can be used on home computers to monitor who children can talk to on the internet or even how long they can be on the computer. Internet Filters can be effective to make sure kids don't see inappropriate images. They are used in a home or school setting.  They can block certain sites they do not want children to be able to open.  For example, at my high school they blocked facebook and twitter on school computers.  But, it isn't just used for kids.  It can also be used at work.  Companies can block certain websites they don't want their employees to be on.  They also can be used to warn you about suspicious websites or even avoid spam mail. 

 

Parental Control is similar to Internet Filters.  It blocks what children can view or even do.  They control what websites children can go on to avoid children seeing inappropriate things.  They are also used to control the time children spend on the computer.  They can even control the certain time of the day the children use the computer.  Parents can set certain age appropriate game levels for their children.  So children can only play the games appropriate for their age level. Parental Control is used to control what children can run or download onto their computer.

http://www.microsoft.com/security/resources/internetfilters-whatis.aspx

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/Parental_Controls.html