Web filter software is used to restrict and permit access to certain Web sites, as well as to monitor online browsing habits and activities. In addition, it deters from sending or receiving inappropriate content over the Internet and enables the safe and productive use of surfing the Web.
An important use of Web filter software is as a tool for parental control measure...
- to protect children from online predators
- to block children from accessing certain Web sites
- to monitor children's computer browsing activities
Simply said, Web filtering software is used to block certain Web sites from being accessed as well as providing saftey for children on the Internet.
The top 5 free Internet filtering software are...
1. Sentry Lite (FamilySafe 's basic version)
- it offers parents the ability to monitor their child's computer browsing activities
- it can be setup to log every instant message and website
2. File Sharing Sentinel
- it is designed to block file sharing software
- is intended to prevent P2P software (e.g., Kazaa, Morpheus, Bearshare, etc.)
3. K9 Web Protection (from Blue Coat)
- in oder to use: a K9 Web Protection License Request for a license key is required to be filled out
- it runs on Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, as well as Mac OS X 10.4.7 and higher
4. We-Blocker (Available from TechMission's Safe Families software)
- is downloadable by entering your E-mail address
- is able to block thousands of Web sites
5. B Gone
- it allows users to block sites based on keywords
- it can prevent "porn" popup's and sites from appearing
- its minimum requirements: 486/66 DX 2, Windows 95, 16MB Ram, Internet Explorer 5.0
Alternatively, there is...
The Kidrocket KidSafe Browser - Internet Filter (v1.5 - Freeware)
- it offers Desktop Protection
- it allows the browsing only of web sites safe for children
- it is easy on the system; it has basic requirenments and runs with all versions of Windows beginning with 95 and including Vista.
- it's 100% adware and spyware free!
