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Blocking sites - help please?!
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Lizalu
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Hi
I know this is probably one of the most basic questions, but we've just got broadband (living in a very small village!) and now the kids are starting to go on certain sites which I'm not very happy about.
Could someone please tell me how to block certain sites, as in particular web addresses? It would be a great help!
Thanks in advance
I know this is probably one of the most basic questions, but we've just got broadband (living in a very small village!) and now the kids are starting to go on certain sites which I'm not very happy about.
Could someone please tell me how to block certain sites, as in particular web addresses? It would be a great help!
Thanks in advance
odi et amo
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You can use the Hosts Files to do this
There's an audio show about them here (Episode 45), along with some links to help.
(though it might be a bit techie - maybe someone could link to easier guides)
though it would be even better if you had a router capable of blocking sites (Harder for them to change anything you've done). If you have a router you should check its manual to see if it can do it.0 -
something like zone alarm firewall (can be got free) with parental control on it. just set which kind of sites you want to block ie gambling.adult etc0
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Add them into your restricted zone in IE or you can do it via the hosts file using something like this
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
and
http://www.abelhadigital.com/
or in IE,
tools
internet options
content
Enable content advisor.0 -
Install K9 web protection, it's free and will allow you to manage and monitor exactly which web sites they visit.
http://www.k9webprotection.com/0 -
Thanks all... will give it a go. Advice much appreciated, will save many arguments in the house!odi et amo0
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I had the same questions as the OP, just installed k9webprotection as per littleboo:A , very pleased indeed!0
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Install K9 web protection, it's free and will allow you to manage and monitor exactly which web sites they visit.
http://www.k9webprotection.com/
I second K9 Web Protection for preventing young kids to see unsuitable sites. There was a thread with advice on this subject a few months back:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=4604619#post4604619The true cost of something is what you give up to get it.0
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