LINKS
The following web sites provide tools to assist in parental
control, computer maintenance, and security of the Internet.
Each of the following companies are involved in finding ways to
keep the internet safe for kids, and free from government
regulation. Many of them have demos of software you can
download.
OpenDNS -
FREE makes networks
in homes, schools and businesses safer, faster, smarter and more
reliable through Web content filtering.
Crayon
Crawler -
The Crayon Crawler is a web browser to protect children on-line.
Features include the first talking chat room for kids, automatic
blocking of vulgarity, animated characters that can actually
read to, and interact with the children, a ``closed'' email
system that eliminates Spam, pornographic solicitations, links
and unwanted emails, as well as instant messaging that allows
children to know if their community friends are on-line.
Cyber Sentinel -
Cyber Sentinel is a easy to use total security solution for the
both business and the home user. It allows user not only to
block inappropriate material (web pages, e-mail, pictures, and
word processing documents) no matter what format it is in, or
what it is. It also allows the owner to configure the program to
run in stealth mode (so the end user doesn't know it is
running). The owner can the run Cyber Sentinel later and see
screenshots of when the user was in inappropriate material.
Cyber Sitter -
Solid Oak Software offers several versions of CyberSitter. You
may run it on a network or on a personal computer. They are also
working on a program to help rate the internet.
Enuff - With ENUFF
parents or teachers can easily access the computer at all times
with no restriction, restrict any child from using the computer
in part or in whole, assign and edit children's passwords,
access a user log to see who has used the computer and when,
choose which child can connect to the Internet, eliminate
conflicts with other computer users in the family or classroom,
by permitting any child to use the computer during
pre-determined days and times allow up to three daily or weekly
settings per child.
FamilySafe Media -
Internet and TV filtering devices
Net Nanny - This software
allows the parent to control all access to the computer, not
only Internet resources, but offline computer usage as well.
Check this one out!
Net Protector -
NetProtectorTM is the ONLY hardware solution on the market for
locking out the Internet. You can determine whether or not your
child has access to the Internet. NetProtector claims to be the
simplest way for parents to lock out the Internet. No software
to install or update and easy to use key locking system.
Cyber Angels -
An all-volunteer Internet patrol and monitoring project started
by senior members of the world famous "International Alliance of
Guardian Angels", whose HQ is in New York City, whose mission is
to be a Cyberspace "Neighborhood Watch".
Safe Surf -
This organization is working to create an Internet Rating
Standard which will allow web browsers to detect the content of
web sites before displaying. They've got lots of great
information and a bunch of cool links too!
ccleaner -
CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your Windows PC. It
protects your privacy online and makes your computer faster and
more secure. Easy to use and a small, fast download.
Filehippo - Is a resource
site for FREE, trial and full version Virus FREE software and
tools for your computer.

