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Internet backgammon in Windows is prohibited by parental controls. How to restrict children's activities on Android. Active and passive control

Almost every child between the ages of seven and fourteen has a device that allows them to freely “travel” the World Wide Web. And their first contact with a laptop occurs at an early age.

Parents understand that the Internet is not only a way to quickly get the necessary information or an opportunity to communicate with people on another continent. The Internet is full of content that is not suitable for children. But how can you limit your children's access to the Internet so that they can still study? There are several ways to block inappropriate content on different devices.

How to restrict children's access to the Internet?

First, parents need to understand what the essence of parental restrictions on access to the Internet and applications is. This protective measure is a control over the impact of the Internet and personal computer on a child. Parental controls are activated either using software built into the operating system or using third-party applications.

To understand how to restrict children's access to the Internet, you need to understand the types of parental controls. Access restriction can be divided into two main subtypes:

  • Active parental controls.
  • Passive parental control.

Active control consists of total monitoring of all the child’s actions. The software sends the parent a list of sites visited by the child. An adult can also impose a ban on loading sites containing inappropriate content.

Passive parental control allows you to introduce a time limit for using a personal computer or smartphone. The parent can also prohibit the downloading, installation or launch of certain applications, for example, games. Children can only have access to a certain list of sites, and so on. It’s easy to figure out how to restrict children’s access to the Internet. No special skills or knowledge required. The menu of specialized applications is intuitive.

Parental controls on a computer or laptop

Many parents wonder how to limit their child's access to the computer. Setup in the Windows operating system does not take much time.

First you need to go through the following path: “Start” - “Settings” - “Accounts” - “Family”. Next, you need to create a new profile by clicking on the “Add family member” button. The system will then prompt you to “Add a child account.” After entering the basic data, you must indicate the age of the child. If you put a date that says it will be less than eight years old, the operating system will automatically set the maximum security level.

Parental controls in action

After installing parental controls, questions about how to restrict your child’s access to the Internet do not arise. Windows will automatically block unwanted content. But parents themselves can make some changes.

For example, a parent can set a timer. By setting the exact operating time of the device, adults can be sure that the child will not spend the whole day playing games. Parental controls allow you to block certain applications. The program also allows you to track how much time your child spent on specific applications.

In addition, every week the parent will receive complete information about the activity of the child who used this device.

Setting up Internet access restrictions on a smartphone or tablet

There are several options for limiting your child's Internet access. Android devices allow you not only to use the built-in functions, but also to download a special children's launcher from the Play Market.

"PlayPad Children's Launcher" after a simple installation will allow parents to strictly limit the list of applications that can be launched. The program will also ensure that the child does not wander into online stores and make purchases. In addition, exiting “child mode” will be available only to parents.

The launcher gives parents the ability to control the device remotely, set time limits for using the gadget, and will also help track the child’s location.

Devices running Android version 5.0 and below have a built-in Pin to Screen feature that allows you to limit access to one pinned program. In order to configure this function, you need to go to “Settings” - “Security” - “Attach to Screen”. In the window that opens, you need to select one of the proposed programs and secure it. The child will not be able to exit the application without the parent's permission.

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Incredible, but true, 90% of moms and dads understand how to fight computer viruses, but only 5% know how to install parental controls on a computer. And there are only three ways - blocking, monitoring and limiting game time or launching certain applications.

And all the Big Three operators offer different methods of this control - Beeline, Megafon, MTS, and the creators of anti-virus software - Kaspersky Lab, AVAST, and ESET (since the fifth version), this system is built into the Windows settings. There are also special parental control programs - “Internet Censor”, K9 Web Protection, NetKids, NetPolice, KidGid, Content Keeper Express, Gogul, “Cybermama”. Some companies interact with each other. For example, Megafon made its parental control system based on Internet Censor.

What to protect from?

The most common Internet threats to families and children: spam, phishing, identity theft, password theft, fraud, malware, viruses, pornography, offensive messages and sexual suggestions.

What can be done?

The systems allow you to prohibit the downloading and deletion of programs and files, and also provide restriction of Internet access for children at certain times of the day.

You can control access to online games by choosing the age and type of content that should not be allowed.

In many systems, levels of protection can be selected and customized to suit your needs. Thus, the minimum level protects your computer or tablet from pornography and security threats, the high level protects from all adult content, illegal activities and unknown sites. The worst systems (almost all) protect against content in the categories of “extremism,” “sects,” and “suicide.”

Time blocking blocks access to any sites. For example, every day the computer is blocked from 21.00 to 08.00, and on Monday - for the whole day. You can set different access hours for each day of the week.

If the child is still on the computer at the end of the allowed time, the system will shut down automatically.

Parental control systems also have disadvantages. NetPolice 1.6 often has breakdowns, and then the program allows access to sites that children would not need. K9 Web Protection 4.0 and Content Keeper Express do not have a Russian-language interface, and many Russian sites must be manually added to the database. In KidGid 3.28, when trying to open a site from the catalog of prohibited ones, a child ends up on a page with a recommended list of resources, which is good, but if you put the maximum filter on the Internet for children, access to many useful resources will be blocked, simply because they are not in the main directory of the system, which is no longer very pleasing. “Cybermama” only controls time on the Internet. In Windows Vista, many children's sites, educational and information portals and search engines are prohibited, meaning it will be difficult to find anything.

Another common disadvantage for almost all systems is that when access to sites is blocked, the child receives a notification about this. If he did not know that you installed such a program, he may be upset, since such control indirectly indicates your distrust of him. Agree, this is unpleasant for an adult too. The solution may be a preliminary discussion of all the pros and cons of the network with an explanation of why such a control system will be beneficial.

How to install and configure

All companies describe the setup technology in detail, usually with pictures that make all the steps easier, so installing the system is not difficult. The main thing is that you and your child have separate accounts to log into the computer, you with administrator rights, and the child with user rights.

For mobile operators, parental control is activated as a separate tariff via the USSD command: asterisk - number - hash - call button or via SMS. At MTS it is paid, at Megafon and Beeline it is free. Beeline also offers to listen to “Safe Internet Lessons” with your child, told by the computer mouse “Click” and “Sergeevna Button”.

If the child is still small, but you still allow him to play with his mother or father’s tablet, then so-called sandboxes or launchers will allow you to make the gadget safe. These are applications for customizing the desktop of a tablet or smartphone; the child will be able to play educational games, study and read books, but at the same time access to system settings, use of Wi-Fi and some applications will be denied. Toddler Lock is suitable for very young children, and Famigo Sandbox is suitable for older children. Here all the settings are already set, if you want to configure it yourself or use applications for older children, you can try Sandbox Kids Corner, Kids Place (from Kiddoware), Norton Family Parental Control, Kaspersky Parental Control. Among other things, Sandbox Kids Corner also features GPS tracking, remote control, and photo syncing with your account to check what your kids are filming.

Keep in mind that children who have emerged from a naive age can bypass all control systems with angelic simplicity - they will go to a friend or go online in public places. That is, prohibitions need to be supported by prevention and explanations of risks on the Internet, so that the child makes the decision about his own protection.

Let's look at how to set up parental controls on any computer and protect your child's online activities.

Parental control is a special feature that allows you to easily set restrictions on how children can use the computer.

In operating systems, you can use built-in functions or download special programs for this task.

Below is a selection of the best ways to organize safe PC work for Windows, Mac OS and Linux.

The ability to limit the functionality of the OS will be useful for any family, because this is the only way parents can always be aware of what sites their children visit.

Also, you can configure the time you work at the computer - turning it on only at certain hours or turning off the system after a specified period of time.

Windows

Parental controls in Windows are available as a standard feature of the operating system.

All versions of Windows OS have the ability to configure Parental Control.

Function characteristics:

  • Recording of all computer activities in the form of a separate report. You can log in under your admin account at any time to see all the information about using the browser, games and other programs. This allows you to analyze exactly how restrictions should be set;
  • Game installation control. Before launching the installer with any game or application, parental controls will check whether the software has age restrictions. If a child tries to install a program with a high age rating, the OS will throw an installation error and the user will not realize that the action was limited by parental controls;
  • Creating a list of prohibited sites or allowed resources. You yourself can create a list of URLs that your child is allowed to access or use the built-in library of links to sites to which access will be blocked;
  • Timely shutdown of the computer. If you cannot agree with your child on the optimal time for finishing games on the computer, simply use the electronic work log function. You select a date in the calendar, a user name, and indicate at what hours the computer can be turned on. For example, if you allowed playing games only until 17:00, then exactly at this time the computer will automatically turn off. The child will be able to turn it on again, but will not be able to log into his account.

How to set up standard Parental Control?

In Windows, the parental control option is enabled and configured as follows:

  • Open the search box at the bottom of the taskbar and type "Family settings." Click on the found settings item;
  • In a new window you will have access to all the functions that will simplify your work with your computer. In the “Parental Controls” section, configure the desired restriction - Internet protection, setting operating hours, generating reports, limiting the purchase of games, etc.

After selecting the desired setting, you will be automatically redirected to the official Microsoft website.

Child Web Guardian

Child Web Guardian is a program that will allow you to completely organize control parameters for another PC user.

Please note that the application can only be launched and configured from an administrator account.

After installation and registration, you can select the one you need other user's profile type:

  • "Home";
  • "School Computer";
  • "Office".

Depending on the account type, a window will open with a list of required settings. Program features:

  • Managing user groups. Child Web Guardian allows you to create user groups and set rules for working with the computer for them. Convenient if you want to set up accounts for several children at the same time;
  • List of prohibited words. You can activate ready-made lists of words and expressions that will be monitored in the background on all Web pages. If prohibited words are found on the site, such a resource is blocked;
  • Web filter. Parents will be able to create white or black lists of sites by simply copying their addresses. This is an easy way to ban social media use in one click. Note that a child can bypass this ban with the help of anonymizers, therefore, along with blocking sites, it is better to set a limit on the operating time of the OS;
  • Schedule. As in the standard version of parental control, here you can set the hours your child sits at the computer.

Hide Tools Parental Control

Hide Tools Parental Control allows you to configure all parental control features:

  • Launching applications. Here you can specify a list of allowed programs and games, as well as set their operating hours;
  • Lists of sites. Limit the use of untrusted resources in all browsers;
  • Typed text filter. All phrases typed by your child will be monitored by the program for the presence of profanity;
  • Computer activity. Specify days or individual hours when the PC can be turned on;
  • Taking screenshots. In this window, you can configure the regular creation of hidden screenshots, which will then be added to the parent report.

You can download the utility for free using the link.

Kindergate Parental Control

Kindergate Parental Control is a new development from Entasys, which is known for its computer security systems.

The application is aimed at limiting work according to a given schedule.

Also, you can control the sites you visit or block unwanted content.

More features:

  • Selecting the content access level. You do not need to create lists of prohibited sites. Just select the level of protection (there are 5 in total) and the program itself will organize your child’s work on the Internet;
  • Automatic database update. The application connects to a database that contains more than 500 million sites, so you can be 100% sure that the user will not be able to access prohibited resources;
  • Installing and uninstalling parental control software is only possible from an administrator account.

Child Control 2013

The main feature of this program is the ability to set up a work schedule not only with the computer itself, but also with the Internet.

You can activate the function of blocking access to the global network or set up a schedule.

The program also monitors the OS for viruses and malware.

The built-in setup wizard allows you to use 4 parameters quickly organize the Child Control utility:

  • The “Time limits” parameter allows you to select the hours during which work is allowed;
  • The “Blocked times” field is necessary to set the time interval during which access to the computer or Internet will be frozen;
  • Web Control – a list of allowed and prohibited sites that you can always edit;
  • Other settings. With their help, you can select an acceptable level of security, configure the creation of reports, or gain remote access to the program from your smartphone.

MAC OS

Recent versions of Mac OS have introduced improved parental controls.

To enable the function, go to the “Apple” menu, click on “System Preferences” and select the “Parental Controls” section.

  • At the bottom, click on the lock icon to allow setting restrictions;
  • Check the “Enable Parental Controls” checkbox. And click on the “Open Controls” button;
  • In the new window, configure the controls. First you need to determine which applications the other user will have access to. From the list of programs that appears, you need to check the allowed options. Contacts with whom the child can correspond are selected in the same way. If he tries to send a message to prohibited addresses, you will receive a message about this on your iPhone or email;
  • To set restrictions in your browser, open the Web tab and choose a control method - no restrictions, automatic blocking using Apple algorithms, or blocking websites from your list.

Also, parental controls on Mac OS allow you to limit the use of the App Store, iTunes and the iBooks Store service.

Other features include limiting PC operation, managing privacy, and viewing activity history.

Mipko Control app

There are virtually no third-party parental control programs for OS X, but recently developer studio Mipko introduced new software that will help keep your child safe while using the computer.

The application is also available for Mac OS.

Possibilities:

  • Full control over how your computer is used via messages on your iPhone or iPad;
  • View Internet surfing history, even if it was deleted by the user;
  • Record Skype conversations and text messages;
  • Tracking the history of correspondence on social networks;
  • Taking screenshots and sending them to your phone;
  • Recording the time of computer startup and shutdown;
  • Blocking unwanted content in browsers and games.

The free version of the application is available for 7 days from the date of installation. You can download Mipko from the link.

Linux

It is quite difficult to set up parental controls on Linux OS, but there is one effective way to install such a service.

With GNOME Nanny you can control the following actions of the child:

  • Working with websites;
  • Setting the duration of work with the computer for each day of the week;
  • Email and social media data tracking.

Such a small number of functions is explained by the fact that the utility is still in the process of development and testing.

It can be installed on all versions of Linux and Ubuntu.

Download the application through the developer's website.

Since all parental control programs offer approximately the same list of functions, you can set up restrictions for your child’s account in any case.

If you want to receive real-time messages about what is happening on your PC, it is better to use third-party software, since standard services for Windows and Mac OS do not have such a function.

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In the huge and tangled web of the Internet you can find everything that is useful and harmful, especially for the mind of a child. If you want to protect your child from some information, then you are thinking about installing special software to achieve your goal. Let's figure out how to block websites with adult content and how to set parental controls on the Internet.

How to restrict your child's Internet access

To set up parental controls on your computer, you can install special programs or use Windows settings. First, you need to create a new account for your child. Then set “parental controls” in the Control Panel. In it, you can select three levels of protection for the selected user: limiting time in front of the computer, blocking access to sites, prohibiting the launch of specified games. This way you can block specific applications on your computer.

The average level of protection implies a ban on accessing sites that contain information about drugs, weapons, pornography, and obscene language. In manual settings, you can set additional criteria for filtering sites, for example, the presence of information about alcohol, gambling, cigarettes, or specify sites that a child should not visit. For convenience, you can limit your time on the computer. A grid, reminiscent of a school schedule, helps set the time when a child can sit in front of the computer. You can assign hours for each day of the week.

The Best Free Parental Control Software

The limitations of the default settings may not be entirely effective. You can download software whose functions are much broader than those provided in Windows. Thanks to such applications, access to some web pages is blocked, no matter what browser the child uses to access the Internet (be it Google Chrome, Opera or Yandex browser). This program has a wide range of capabilities. In addition, settings in antivirus programs, for example, Kaspersky Internet Security or Avast, will help you install parental controls on your computer.

“CyberMama” does not monitor the content of Internet resources: for the software, there is no difference between sites about opera or cigarettes. However, using the application you can set the time on the Internet. CyberMama has two modes: “child” and “parent”. To enter the first one, you must enter a password. All restrictions for the second mode are also configured. When the time spent on the PC ends, the parent can enter a password and continue surfing the Internet. Limiting time will help control the learning process: the child will not be distracted while doing homework.

KinderGate Parental Control is a convenient program that parents use at home and installed by heads of public places. For example, many children's libraries install it on their PCs. The program not only restricts access to specific Internet resources, but also blocks contextual advertising, which greatly improves and facilitates the use of sites. The downside is that it doesn't have the ability to set up multiple accounts and switch between them. To regain full access to the Internet, you need to exit the program or delete it completely.

ChildWebGuardian Pro not only blocks harmful resources, but also informs parents by email when something suspicious happens. Using this program, you can remotely monitor what is happening on your child’s screen and even control it. The application allows you to set the operating time of the PC, permission to turn on certain programs. The advantage of the program is that it automatically blocks not only pages, but also messages on social networks containing profanity or inappropriate content.

Mipko Personal Monitor does not set restrictions, but simply gives full right to control the baby and his activity on the device. This program is completely invisible to antiviruses, so it will not arouse suspicion among the user, but it will collect all the necessary information: from what sites he is on to what he was wearing while sitting in front of the screen. The program saves your entire search history, intercepts messages from all social networks, and tracks all keystrokes. She takes screenshots and photos with her webcam.

The Internet Censor program is perfect for parental control on your computer. In its settings you can create “white” and “black” lists of sites. The latter will obviously be blocked by the program. There is no way to bypass filtering, it is impossible to turn off the program, and to remove it, you need to enter a password. Using this application, you can limit your child’s access to Internet resources, protecting him from unwanted information.

How to install parental controls on the Internet

The implementation of such a solution is simple. To establish control over your child’s computer, the first thing you need to do is select a program that you like and install it. Then understand the settings and mark what you consider harmful to the child. However, do not forget that the forbidden fruit is sweet. It is best to explain to your child what drugs are, what the consequences of promiscuity can be, and why you should not drink or smoke, than to simply hide information about it from him.

How to disable parental controls

In addition to Windows, other operating systems, for example, Linux or Ubuntu, will help you bypass parental controls on the Internet. Sometimes you can even hack programs through Windows settings. A proxy server will help you deceive the filters. However, you can remove such programs from your computer only with the help of special utilities. An ordinary student who is not interested in the effects of such attributes will not set up accounts to remove restrictions. For more information on how to disable parental controls on your computer, watch the video:

Video: how to set up Parental Control on Kaspersky antivirus

You've probably heard how useful Parental Controls are in Windows.
Previously, people understood in words and did not interfere where they were not asked, but words have ceased to help and it is no longer possible to do without delimitation of powers.
All you need in Windows 7 is blocking games, blocking the installation and removal of programs.

First of all, about the principle of parental control

The differentiation of rights is achieved by creating a second account, when the owner of the first administrator account can control the computer, and the owner of the second account can simply use those programs and games that are installed by parents and allowed.
That is, if a child wants to play a game, parents must install it for him.
Therefore, if you were hoping to call a specialist who would do everything for you, then you made a mistake - you will have to suffer for the sake of your own child.

Let's take a step-by-step look at the entire process of enabling and setting up parental controls.
1. Go to “Control Panel / User Accounts and Family Safety / Parental Controls”.


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3. Enter the user name - for example, “Student”.

4. If the administrator account does not have a password, then a password must be set so that the child cannot change the settings and the parents do not use the account with reduced rights.

5. In the “Select supplier” list, select - NO and click on the picture of the created account, from the same window where we clicked on the link to create it.

(Figure 2)

6. Now we are in the “parental control” editing window.
Here we must first enable parental controls!


(Figure 3)

Then we follow the three links.
6.1. Time restrictions.
Here we highlight the cells in blue, prohibiting time on the computer.
6.2. Games – Violent and adult games can be limited here. You can also ban games altogether, which is what I did, so that they wouldn’t play counter games on the grid during working hours.


(Figure 4)
In the window you can follow links and make more subtle settings.
6.3. Allowing and blocking specific programs - here you can block both games and programs. After clicking on the link, wait until the computer displays a list of programs.
7. Reboot the computer and check its functionality.

For example, if you want to install games from a student account, you will receive a message that this program is blocked by parental controls. The file name and its location on the computer will be indicated.
If you want to remove the program, you will be asked to enter the password for the administrator account.

We get an account in which you can only work with a narrow list of programs and for a limited time.

A couple of questions that concern everyone.
Is it possible to hack parental controls?
If a child knows the administrator password, then he can remove the password, delete the account, and disable parental controls.

How to block the Internet?
As for installing Internet blocking, for these purposes it is better to use a separate program which I wrote about in the article ““.
You can also block browsers in parental controls.

So, if they can’t hear you, then there’s no point in continuing to speak, you just need to turn off access.
I have only one piece of advice - try without fanaticism.
Computer addiction must be overcome by replacing it with a useful activity.
Develop clear rules - during classes, access to a computer is limited and that's it, and then the process will be less painful.
Keep your child occupied for a while when the computer is turned off, do homework with him, and don’t let him wander.
Do you agree?