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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 availability 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 and 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

The article discusses ways to organize parental control over PC operation using standard Windows functions and additional programs. The main condition for all the considered methods of limiting computer work is complete freeness!

The total penetration of computers and the Internet into every home began around the mid-2000s. And with it came a number of problems that needed to be solved. There were especially many of them among users with children...

Modern children, seeing their parents constantly sitting at a PC or with a tablet, begin to show interest in computer technology almost before they start talking! Not giving a child what he wants is tantamount to a disaster with crying and accompanying hysterics :) Therefore, it is better not to prohibit children from “communicating” with the computer, but limiting this “communication” to a level that is safe for children and the PC itself.

Based on numerous requests from our readers and as answers to frequently asked questions regarding the “child and computer” problem, I bring to your attention an article about free organization of parental control on your own!

Creating user accounts

The less third-party software on your computer, the better. This is an indisputable fact. Therefore, before installing anything, try to find out whether the standard tools of your operating system may be sufficient for your purposes.

To better imagine what we need from parental control, let’s highlight its main tasks:

  1. Schedule of allowed time intervals for computer operation.
  2. Manage permissions to launch and install various programs or games.
  3. Control over visits to Internet resources.

As we see, ideally, we should ultimately create something like a partially isolated environment in which a child could work, but in such a way as not to harm either the system or his psyche. The user account mechanism, which is built into any, even the oldest of the currently popular Windows - XP, is ideally suited for this.

Creating an account for your child is quite simple. You need to go to the Control Panel (via the Start menu or the Computer icon in Windows 8) and find the “User Accounts” section there. In the window that opens, we will need to activate the guest account (if it is disabled) and set the parameters for logging into it.

Only creating a new profile in Windows 8 can cause minor difficulties. Here we will need to click on the link “Change an account in the Computer Settings window” and create a new user (the “Child” profile, which does not require entering an email) already in the interface Metro:

After creating a new account, your child will be able to log into the system using his own password (the password can be disabled later) and work with his own set of programs installed only for him. However, nothing will prevent him from going to Drive C and directly launching everything he wants from the Program Files folders and the like... Therefore, the account requires further configuration.

Blocking access to programs and important files

Special and easy-to-use tools for parental control (we will discuss them below) were introduced only in Windows 7. Before that, the module was also introduced in Windows Vista, but it worked very poorly, and in Windows XP (and earlier) it there was none at all! However, some things could be configured there too.

For example, restrictions on the launch of certain programs and files were possible (and still are possible) in the “Local Security Policy” subsection, which is located in the “Administration” section of the Control Panel:

In the window that opens, on the left side we need to expand the “Application Restriction Policies” section and select the “Additional Rules” subsection. Next, in the right part of the window, right-click the context menu and click “Create path rule.” The rule editing window will open, in which you can specify the path to the application or document that you want to block, and then select the access level for it (unrestricted, with standard rights, or denied).

We apply the changes and now, when you try to access a blocked file, the system will issue a notification that the resource is blocked. Similarly, you can create rules for certain areas of the Internet or specific files based on their hash (this is already in the area of ​​advanced configuration and is optional).

Blocking access to sites

So, we figured out the blocking of programs. Now let's try to solve something with Internet access. There are much more opportunities here. In addition to the above-mentioned method of limiting Internet zones through managing restriction policies, I consider one of the most convenient ways to block access to a site using the HOSTS file:

This file is located on your system drive (usually Disk C) in the Windows\System32\drivers\etc folder and has no extensions other than the name “hosts”. If a file of the same name with the EXE or TXT extension is present, it means that it is the result of the activity of some virus and it must be destroyed immediately!

The HOSTS file is opened using standard Notepad (Open with - Select program... - Notepad). By default, it contains a small comment header and only one entry: 127.0.0.1 localhost (everything below, if any, should be deleted if you did not make the edits yourself). The first number is the IP address of the desired resource, and the word separated by a space (or better yet, a tab) is the name by which this address will be available in the browser.

Here, for clarity, we will have to make a small digression. The fact is that we are used to visiting sites by writing down their names. By entering this entire word into the search or address bar of the browser, we will be taken to the desired web resource. However, in reality everything is somewhat more complicated...

On the Internet, all websites can be visited directly by entering their unique IP address, which consists of a series of four three-digit numbers separated by periods. However, such combinations are difficult to remember, therefore, in order for an ordinary person to be able to access the necessary web resources in a form understandable to him, special DNS servers were invented (abbreviated from the English “Domain Name System” - “domain name system” ). They store in their databases the correspondence between the site’s IP address and its name, due to which they allow the user not to memorize real addresses, but to use so-called aliases of web pages.

So, returning to our hosts file, I will say that it implements the DNS functionality on each individual computer. At the same time, it has priority over the external DNS server, therefore, if you register your redirection in it, it will work before accessing the web. Therefore, we will use this useful property of the HOSTS file and add a simple line like: 127.0.0.1 vk.com. That's it - goodbye Kontaktik :) We redirected it to the local host and now our child, whenever he tries to log into VKontakte at the specified address, will see a blank white screen! We do the same with any sites that we want to close.

However, you will say, this method is quite troublesome. What if a child wants to watch something on the Internet that is not intended for children under 16? What now to look for and add to the list of addresses of all porn sites?!! You shouldn’t do this :) Such lists have long been created for us, and we just need to connect them.

This method is also based on the mechanism of operation of DNS servers and consists in using an alternative DNS by default instead of the one provided by the provider. In our latitudes, I would recommend using DNS services from Yandex, specifying its "Family" mode as the default server. To do this, go to the Control Panel in the "Network Connections" section (or "Network and Sharing Center" - "Changing adapter settings" in new versions of Windows), find there our network card that receives the Internet signal, and call its Properties:

In Properties, go to the very bottom of the list and double-click on the line “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCI/IPv4)”. The network connection properties window will open, in which we need to activate the option “Use the following DNS server addresses.” After this, we can set the primary and alternate DNS in the appropriate fields. For main enter 77.88.8.7 , and the additional one is 77.88.8.3 . Now, when your child tries to access a bad resource, he will be given something like this page in any browser:

Using the Task Scheduler

The final touch to the “portrait” of the implementation of universal parental controls (more precisely, restrictions) will be an example of using the standard Task Scheduler to schedule a computer shutdown at a given time.

You can enter the Scheduler, as well as other sections of the settings, through the Control Panel - "Administration". Open the Task Scheduler and click the “Create task” button. A window with general settings for the new task will open:

Here we need to set a custom name for our task, and also indicate for which account it will be applied. To implement the latter, you need to click the “Change” button to the right of the field where account information is displayed and in the window that opens, enter the name of the account that we need.

The second step is to specify a schedule. To do this, go to the “Triggers” tab and click the “Create” button:

Here we need to indicate that the task must be performed “Daily”, and then set the exact time when the task will be triggered. The remaining parameters can be left untouched. All that remains is to click “Ok” and go to the “Actions” tab:

Create a new action of the “Run a program” type and in the “Program or script” field write the console command to shut down the computer - shutdown. Below there is a field for entering command parameters (“Add arguments”). Here we will enter a mandatory flag for a complete shutdown (-s) and, if desired, additional keys separated by a space, such as a timer in seconds before the PC turns off (for example, 30 seconds: -t 30) or a comment that will be displayed on the screen (-c "ATTENTION!!! Computer will shutdown in 30 seconds!!!"). Now we save our task and at the appointed time it will definitely turn off the computer, no matter how eager your child is to watch another cartoon or complete the level of the next game :)

In principle, with the help of the Task Scheduler you can create many “miracles”. It all depends on your ingenuity :)

Standard parental controls

As we can see, it is possible to implement good protection for a child from the influence of a computer and a computer from the machinations of a child using almost any version of Windows. However, the above methods require parents to understand some of the nuances of the settings and some technical knowledge. If you don’t have an old XP or Vista, then it will be easier and faster for you to organize everything using the standard parental control module.

Since I don’t have “Seven” at hand, I propose to consider the operation of the module using the example of Windows 8.1 (especially since this module has undergone major changes in “Eight”).

First of all, we must create a child account (as described above). Now in the Metro interface we need to go to the “Accounts” - “Other Accounts” section and there select the account we need, over which we want to gain control, and then click the “Manage Family Safety settings online” link:

Clicking on the link will redirect us in the browser to the Microsoft website, where we will need to log into our account. After this, we will see a list of accounts with the “Child” type. Select the one you need by clicking on it and go to the next screen:

I don't think it's possible to get confused here. All items are conveniently sorted and provided with brief explanations for greater clarity. By default we have the following settings:

  1. Web filter. All sites are allowed except adult sites. Enabled.
  2. Time limit. Turned off.
  3. Application restrictions. It is prohibited to remove all installed programs. Turned off.
  4. Game restrictions. Turned off.

If desired, you can change each group of settings according to your requirements simply by setting your parameters. For example, you can completely prohibit downloading files from the Internet, set a time limit for working on a PC or specific hours when the user will not be able to turn it on, and also prohibit running all games.

To monitor your child’s work on the PC, there are two sections: “Action Report” and “Requests”. The first one displays in the form of an event calendar what programs and sites your child visits, and the second one displays a list of requests for sites prohibited by the web filter, which can be unblocked manually if desired.

The advantage of the cloud-based implementation of parental control is that you can receive information about your child’s activities at any time and anywhere there is Internet access. However, not everyone may find it convenient to constantly visit the site... Therefore, Windows 8 also provides a not entirely explicit way to manage Family Safety locally. To activate it, go to the Control Panel and select “Family Safety”. In the window that opens, you need to click the “More details” button under all the text and there activate the link “Remove your computer from the Family Safety website”:

A list of accounts on our PC will open in front of us. Click on the one you need and get to the local Family Safety control panel:

This window is similar to the Family Safety management window in Windows 7 and contains, in principle, all the same settings as the web version of parental controls, which we discussed above. The hierarchy of parameters is a little more confusing than in the web interface, but I think it won’t be too difficult for you to figure out what to look for and where.

By the way, if you decide to use online settings again, you can return to them at any time. The only limitation is that when you switch again you will have to reconfigure the security settings...

Free parental control software

As sad as it may be, neither we nor the West have completely free comprehensive programs for parental control... However, there are separate utilities that allow you to implement one or another direction, similar to the standard Windows Family Safety.

While working at school, at one time I spent quite a long time looking for such programs, and now almost all of this research can be found on our website. For example, to block the launch of certain programs and the opening of unwanted sites, you can successfully use the Writer utility:

This program allows you to keep a log of the opening and closing of any windows in Windows while saving their titles. Using the same headers, you can block windows from launching, thus preventing you from launching an unwanted game or opening a site that you consider harmful to your child.

For children, a mini-program called Terminator is also a mega-effective solution for discouraging the desire to play a game you hate. This program does not even have an interface, but it allows you to create significant inconvenience for those who launch one of the applications or games that are included in the INI configuration file. While the program is running, the mouse will behave unpredictably, the keyboard will periodically “press” arbitrary keys, and distortions in the color and shape of objects may appear on the screen. In short, that's it :) If your computer is broken, you need to take it in for repairs;)

To block Internet sites and all kinds of unwanted content, you can install the program NetPolice Lite:

This program is a stripped-down version of the paid traffic control system NetPolice. However, its basic functionality is quite sufficient for everyday use. NetPolice Lite fully filters content that is unsafe for children and can simultaneously be used to block up to 5 unwanted sites for one user account (in the paid version there are no restrictions on the number of blocked resources and the number of accounts).

A similar, but completely free (at least for now) program is Internet Censor. The program is not yet covered on the pages of our website, however, it is in the list for description. With its help, you can organize Internet access for children based on the “white list” principle. That is, the child will be able to visit only sites allowed in the program - all others are blocked! At the same time, the Internet Censor itself is also protected by a password and you can disable the protection only if you know it.

conclusions

Windows (especially its modern versions) contains many useful tools that allow you to implement various tasks without the use of third-party software. For example, starting with Windows 7, the system has a BitLocker component, which allows you to create an encrypted partition on your hard drive that is not inferior to paid encryption programs. Or the AppLocker module in professional versions, which makes it possible to flexibly and conveniently manage rights to run certain programs for different users. And the same "Family Safety" ...

Microsoft is slowly but surely moving towards increasing the number of useful standard features of its OS, which will be in demand not only by various system administrators, but also by ordinary users. Therefore, if you have Windows 7 or 8, then you can solve almost any problem related to parental controls and limiting the rights of different accounts using standard tools built into the system.

For everyone else, I recommend making finer adjustments to your Windows and arming yourself with additional utilities. The right selection of third-party tools will allow you to implement parental controls as well as in new operating systems (and maybe even better).

I wish you all success! Let the computer bring only benefits to your child :)

P.S. Permission is granted to freely copy and quote this article, provided that an open active link to the source is indicated and the authorship of Ruslan Tertyshny is preserved.

Instructions

Open "Control Panel" and select "Add or remove accounts", enter a name, select "General access" and click the "Create account" button.

Open the created user account and select "Set parent" control", then select the created user account again. The settings window will open.

To limit the user by time, click on the “Off” item. opposite the line “Time limits”. In the window that opens, set the time intervals during which this user will be prohibited from logging into the system and click OK.

You can restrict access to games by limiting them by category. Click "Off" opposite the line “Game Categories”. In the window that opens, enter the necessary access restriction settings and click OK.

You can restrict access to certain programs (not just games) by clicking “Off.” opposite the line “Restriction on launching programs”. A list of all programs installed on the computer will open. Select the ones you want to deny access to and click OK.

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Parental controls are needed to regulate children's computer use. For example: You can set time periods during which children can use the computer. You can also set permission for which games to enable parental controls. 1. You need to open the “Parental Controls” section. To do this, click the “Start” menu -> “Control Panel” -> “Parental Controls”. 2. Now, select the user for whom you want to set parental controls.

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The Internet is an excellent source for new knowledge, helps in studying, and takes up leisure time.

But at the same time, The Internet is fraught with many dangers. You definitely need to talk to your children, explain that various unpleasant situations can arise and how best to get out of them. remember, that keeping your children safe online, 90% depends on you.

Who is responsible for our children on the Internet?

The safety of children is one of the main tasks of a civilized society, therefore everyone involved in this society must ensure the safety of children on the Internet. And so in order:

1. Government. There should be laws that could protect children from harmful information on the Internet. So in Russia, all schools were required to install content filtering programs in computer science classes.

2. Search engines. Many search services such as Yandex, Ramler have in their arsenal a large number of settings and widgets that help parents protect children from unwanted content on the Internet. There are also search engines designed specifically for children.

3. Family. Of course, no one is more responsible for the safety of children on the Internet than the parents themselves. After all, only parents can fully control their children.

How to make your child's browsing on the Internet safer

For better mutual understanding and elimination of possible misunderstandings, it is better to immediately dot the i’s and set some restrictions for independently accessing the Internet. Discuss this with your children so they understand the need for such bans, then together you will definitely be able to make your child’s trips on the Internet the safest.

  • Make a list of rules for children's use of the Internet and remember that a firm “no” is better than an uncertain “yes.” Let the restrictions be minimal, but always act without restrictions.
  • Tell the children about the need to keep confidential data secret and how best to do it. Here are a few simple rules to follow:
    - when communicating, use only your first name or nickname (nickname);
    - phone number, address, place of study you can't tell anyone;
    - do not forward your photos;
    - without adult supervision, do not meet people you met online.
  • Explain that on the Internet, despite the seeming impunity for some offenses, the same rules apply there as in real life: good - bad, right - wrong.
  • Teach children to develop and trust their intuition. At the slightest sign of concern, they tell you about it.
  • If for some reason children need to enter a registration name, help them come up with it so that it does not contain any personal information.
  • Explain that people on the Internet often pretend to be completely different people. Therefore, it is not worth meeting them.
  • Teach children to follow moral standards and be educated even in virtual communication.
  • Be sure to tell us about ownership rights and that any material posted on the Internet may be copyrighted. Misuse of such material may be a criminal offence.
  • explain that not everything you see on the Internet is true. If in doubt, it is better to check with you.
  • Use modern programs that provide the ability to filter site content, control where you visit and activities there.
  • Create a trusting relationship between you and your child. Visit his favorite sites sometimes together, if your child keeps a diary, read it from time to time.
  • Pay attention to your children!

Windows live - Parental controls

If you do not have the opportunity to constantly monitor your child, the service Windows live will help you solve this problem. With Windows live, you can set restrictions on your children's computer use and make their online experience safer.

Hi all. Today, solving the problem of a child spending time at the computer and on the Internet is becoming quite difficult.

Depriving a modern child of a computer can be compared to depriving a child of literacy in the Middle Ages. But it’s quite reasonable to optimize the child’s time with the computer.

The duration of gaming sessions and the safety of visiting the Internet are some of the main parameters of parental control.

The Windows 7 operating system includes a number of services that could help parents exercise the necessary control over limiting access to applications, sites and games. In addition, a number of additional software provide additional monitoring capabilities.

For example, complex applications such as Norton Internet Security and Kaspersky Internet Security today are also capable of solving these issues. For those who do not favor combination software, there may be options designed to perform parental controls only.

Most of them are English-language, but with increasing demand for such programs, Russified versions are becoming more and more common.

1.1 KidsControl

KidsControl software was developed by YapSoft programmers. The program size is small. Total 4.4 MB. Has shareware status.

It is designed to control the time of access to Internet resources. A special feature of the program is that if you try to access a prohibited site or simply access the Internet at an undesignated hour, the web page will not be displayed. Instead, the message is displayed "Server not found".

Like any program from the parental control series, this software consists of two modules. The first module involves an application that is responsible for blocking sites.

Second module- This is the control panel itself. In order to enter the control panel, a special code is used. The cipher is set using a special keyboard containing numbers from zero to 10. This kind of protection will protect the set password from keyloggers.

The second module, namely the control panel, contains several profiles.

Default is profile "child" and profile "no limits". Additionally, you can create profiles for other family members.

If a code was not entered when starting KidsControl, the program will start with the profile "child". To switch to another profile, you will need to enter the correct encryption combination.

The most interesting thing is that the access code to the control panel and the code to go to the profile "no limits" may be different. For each profile, it is advisable to set your own cipher combination.

More detailed settings provide additional restrictions: web filter by category, restricting access to Internet resources by time, white and black lists of sites, bans on downloading certain types of files.

And yet, despite the fact that the web filter is equipped with a database of a million sites, testing shows that this is not enough. Having turned on blocking all categories of sites, including even videos and music, by going to the Google search engine, some of them will still be displayed in the browser.

Therefore, it would not hurt to add software to help such a software product Kaspersky Internet Security(more about him below). In this combination, both programs will complement each other and provide stricter control over Internet resources.

It is also possible to limit Internet access by time. At such a time, it is impossible not to open a web page and look at the information in the mail. The disadvantage of this program is that you can create a schedule for working at the computer, but you cannot set the total number of hours that the child spends on the Internet during the day.


There are also differences in the work of black and white lists, namely that when compiling a white list of sites, you do not need to be sure that these are the resources the child will visit.

They will just be available, that's all. To create a white and black list of sites, you need to use the “*” symbol. For example, if you specify the line “*tube” in the black list, then the child will not be able to visit the YouTube and Rutube sites.

That is, if the specified combination of characters appears in the site name, it will not be displayed in the browser. But, if, for example, you add YouTube.com to the white list, then the black list will not block it if there is a combination of characters.

It is worth paying attention to the restrictions on downloading various types of files. Testing of this option shows that it is quite correct, but it would be nice to add the ability to add prohibited file types manually. For example, if you block the downloading of ZIP files, RAR archives will continue to download without problems.

2 Parental controls in Kaspersky Internet Security

Parental controls are no longer uncommon in applications that are responsible for the security of your computer on the Internet.

A good example would be the module "Parental control" in software Kaspersky Internet Security.

When parental controls are activated, all users receive a profile "Child", which implies appropriate restrictions that are set using the program settings.

Profile called "Parent" includes the ability to have full access to Internet resources. In this case, the parental control module remains enabled.

Selecting a profile "Parent" you need to set a password for it. Ability to turn off parental controls or use a profile "Parent" It will be possible only by specifying the correct password.

Software Kaspersky Internet Security has the possibility of an individual approach to each site separately, mail, etc. If a category of sites is undesirable for a child, it can be made inaccessible. This also applies to mail and chats. More fine-tuning involves creating black and white lists of Internet resources.

The parental control of this program even includes time limits for using Internet resources. Setting up involves setting the daily number of sessions or setting hours that allow access to network resources.

If you reach a prohibited site, a blocking message is displayed. All attempts to access prohibited sites are recorded in a special report.

Limit computer operation in general Kaspersky Internet Security "can not", but is quite compatible with other applications. That is, he does not refuse to work in pairs.

2.1 Time Boss

Time Boss software is developed by programmers NiceKit. Like most applications for the Windows operating system of this type, it is relatively small in size. Namely, the size of this program.

The software product is distributed shareware. Same as standard Windows Time Boss has the ability to set restrictions based on accounts.


The software window displays a list of users who have access to the computer. For each account, an account type is defined - "Chief" or "Slave". Time Boss First of all, it limits the time you use the computer and access to the Internet. It also makes it possible to restrict access to the list of prohibited programs and folders.

The tools for limiting computer time are quite well thought out. It is possible to set the number of hours the user works at the computer per day or per week. Indicate specifically the hours during which you will work at the computer.

It is also possible to create a schedule for all days of the week. There is also an interesting addition - this is the addition of bonus time for a convenient or desired day. The above restrictions can also be set for working on the Internet.

Please note that the software product perceives only the following browsers as Internet applications: Internet Explorer, Opera and Firefox. Other browsers must be added manually by going to the program settings.

It can also be noted that the software has the ability to automatically detect applications that interpret the Internet, but it would be better to play it safe.

One of the special features Time Boss– is an individual approach to each specific application. Namely, setting the time for using a specific application. This function can be used to limit the time a child spends playing computer games.

Time Boss can set system limits. Namely, prohibit: using the system registry, task manager, control panel, changing the date and time, downloading files through Internet Explorer. In addition to everything, it is possible to disable search and execution of applications located in the Start menu,” and set restrictions on access to disks.


In addition, the administrator can choose which of the two modes he prefers to work in. If preference is given to the normal mode, then the user can see how much work is allocated to him.

To do this, click on the icon in the taskbar. If, nevertheless, the administrator preferred the mode "Invisible", then the program starts working in the background. Five minutes before the end of work, the system will notify the user as a warning. A warning can be displayed in the form of text, a picture, or a system error on the monitor screen.

In addition to all of the above, Time Boss 2.34 has a section "Prizes". Its purpose is to allow additional time to work with a computer or Internet resources. If in the section parameters "Prizes" check the box "Disable time limits", then the user can use the computer and the Internet, bypassing the established early schedule.

The program is capable of excellently collecting statistics on the work of each user individually.


The log describes in detail all the actions that users performed. At the same time, there is the possibility of filtering logs. For example, attempts were made to get to prohibited sites and run prohibited programs. Statistics can be displayed in text and graphic form.

If the administrator considers the collection of statistics insufficient, it is possible to enable the creation of screenshots. Time Boss will detect screenshots at specified intervals, which can be viewed in the log.

For greater security, the Sceenhots folder, which is located in the Time Boss installation directory, should be moved to a more secure location and deny everyone access to this folder.

If the Time Boss program is no longer needed, it must be unloaded by pressing the button "Prepare for deletion". This button can be found in settings. Otherwise, the program is not removed from Startup and is immediately restarted when the process is completed.

2.2 Conclusion

Don't underestimate children. The restrictions created by the programs described above can only temporarily restrain the child from negative information.

Therefore, you should not rely entirely on parental control programs. It never hurts to have an extra conversation between parents and children about the rules of behavior on the Internet, about why a computer is needed in the first place.

Combining entertaining and useful information that the child will highlight from the computer, the computer will become an indispensable assistant and will contribute to the educational process.