ComputerCOP

The makers of ComputerCOP, Computer Cop Software Inc., described their product as: ComputerCOP is parental monitoring software that lets parents know what their kids are doing on the computer. It runs off a CD; no installation required. The most novice computer user can use it with ease. ComputerCOP finds images and questionable text even if they have been deleted.

1: ComputerCOP is a product that:
2: Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
3: Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
4: Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
5: Prevents the display of most material advocating illegal activity, such as drug use, bombmaking, or underage drinking and gambling.
6: Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.








    Monitoring

    ComputerCOP is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review your children's email, your children's online chat, the web sites your children have visited, your children's instant messaging sessions, and your children's offline computer use.
    The program will operate without the child's knowledge.
    The program can be used alongside a filtering or blocking tool.
    The program can not be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.

    A+ Internet Filtering for Families


    The makers of A+ Internet Filtering for Families
    Hedgebuilders Inc., described their product as: Internet filtering for both PCs and Macs that blocks pornography, nudity, illegal sites, etc. Customizable and easy to set up an use. Also includes an Accountability and Reporting feature that emails parents or accountability partners if someone on computer attempts to go to a bad site. *Our Application has both Filtering and monitoring together in one product.

    A+ Internet Filtering for Families is a product that:
    • Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
    • Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
    • Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
    • Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
    • Prevents the display of most material advocating illegal activity, such as drug use, bomb making, or underage drinking and gambling.
    • Emails parents or accountability partners if bad sites are attempted on computer
    Monitoring


    A+ Internet Filtering for Families is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review the web sites your children have visited.
    A+ Internet Filtering for Families functions by analyzing the history listing of the user's Web browser.
    This program DOES NOT run in the system background at all times.
    The program will NOT operate without the child's knowledge.
    The program can be used alongside a filtering or blocking tool.
    The program can be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.

    Filtering

    There are many different types of filtering products. To begin with, some products are installed on your own computer at home (client-side), while others are installed on the larger computers at your Internet service provider (server-side). A+ Internet Filtering for Families is server-based. It is available for home use.A+ Internet Filtering for Families can control access to web pages, access to chat rooms, the movement of files in and out of your computer (FTP), access to newsgroups (Usenet), access to Peer to Peer networks, access to other Internet capabilities.
    Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With A+ Internet Filtering for Families,

    • You will be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want to be filtered.
    • You will be able to completely override the company's list of material to be filtered.

    You may also want to review the lists of keywords or web pages, or the criteria that the tool company uses to arrive at those lists. With A+ Internet Filtering for Families, you can review the company's criteria for filtering a web page. There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them is perfect. A+ Internet Filtering for Families uses the following:

    • the web page address (URL)
    • Human review of web sites
    • A list of keywords
    • A list of keywords combined with an analysis of the context in which they appear
    • Some other technology
    General Tool Information

    Updates

    A+ Internet Filtering for Families does NOT have regular updates to the product.
    Customization

    A+ Internet Filtering for Families can be password protected.

    A+ Internet Filtering for Families does support multiple users.

    Optenet PC

    The makers of Optenet PC, WebWhile (for Optenet SA), described their product as: A highly intuitive, accurate Web filter that provides parents with the tools they need to maintain a safe Internet enviroment in their home. Filter inappropriate content, manage time spent online and control the files downloaded onto your PC. Updated daily and includes 15-minute unblocking service 24/7.

    Optenet PC is a product that:

    • Limits the total number of hours or the time of day that your children may be online.
    • Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
    • Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
    • Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
    • Prevents the display of most material advocating illegal activity, such as drug use, bomb making, or underage drinking and gambling.
    • Prevents the display of other categories of material.
    • Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
    Time Limitin
    When Optenet PC is installed on your computer to limit the time spent on the computer or on the Internet,
    • A warning will not flash on the screen when the user's time is almost up.
    • The program will limit the total amount of time spent online.
    • You can set the program to only allow Internet access during certain periods of time.
    Optenet PC limits access to certain software products (e.g. Web browsers, email programs). Limits Internet use of all kinds.

    Filtering

    There are many different types of filtering products. To begin with, some products are installed on your own computer at home (client-side), while others are installed on the larger computers at your Internet service provider (server-side). Optenet PC is client-based.
    Optenet PC can control access to web pages, the use of email, access to chat rooms, the movement of files in and out of your computer (FTP), access to newsgroups (Usenet), access to instant messaging, access to Peer to Peer networks, access to other Internet capabilities.
    Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With Optenet PC,

    • You will be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want to be filtered.
    • You will be able to permanently edit the company's list of material to be filtered.
    • You will be able to completely override the company's list of material to be filtered.
    • You will be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, using the company's list as a starter.
    • You will be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, starting from scratch.
    Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. Optenet PC offers these categories: anonymizers; anorexia and bulimia; gambling; banners; bombing; chat; shopping; webmail; drugs; forum; hacking; games; instant messaging servers; models; music; personal web sites; pornography; racism; society; sects; p2p servers; sexuality; spyware; violence.

    Blocking Outgoing Information

    When Optenet PC is running on your system,
    • You cannot prevent your children from using email.
    • You cannot permit your children to send email only to a pre-approved list of recipients.
    • You can prevent your children from using chat rooms online.
    • You can prevent your children from using ICQ or other forms of instant messaging.
    • You cannot edit out the transmission of specific kinds of information, like your address, telephone number, or credit card number.

    Monitoring

    Optenet PC is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review the web sites your children have visited.

    The program will not operate without the child's knowledge.
    The program can be used alongside a filtering or blocking tool.
    The program can be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.

    Home POWWOW (Place On Web With Out Worry)



    The makers of Home POWWOW , IPOWER Applications, Inc. , described their product as: Monitor internet activity at anytime from anywhere Home POWWOW is a powerful, easy and secure web-based solution for managing safe internet experiences. It contains all you need - a social network monitor, chat room monitor, a web browser monitor, and much more.

    Home POWWOW is a product that:

    • Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
    • Provides Real Time Alerts for inappropriate content viewed or sent online.

    Monitoring

    Home POWWOW is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review your children's email, your children's online chat, the web sites your children have visited and your children's instant messaging sessions, Home POWWOW functions by analyzing the cache of the user's Web browser, analyzing the history listing of the user's Web browser, analyzing TCP/IP packets moving in and out of the computer, and analyzing the email files stored by popular email programs.

    This program runs in the system background at all times.
    The program can operate without the child's knowledge.
    The program can be used alongside a filtering or blocking tool.

    KaZipster

      The makers of KaZipster, IPower Applications, Inc., described their product as: IPOWER Applications KaZipster is a solution-based adaptable platform that provides a safe and secure Internet browsing environment for children. KaZipster's design and architecture permit accessibility by registered users from any computer connected to the internet from anywhere at anytime. (i.e. Home, Schools, Libraries, Corporations, etc.).

      KaZipster is a product that:

      • Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
      • Is an Internet browser specially designed for younger users.
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      • Is a Pre-selected Content Service.
      • Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
      • Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
      • Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
      • Prevents the display of most material advocating illegal activity, such as drug use, bomb making, or underage drinking and gambling.
      • Prevents selected personal information from being transmitted from your computer.
      • Prevents the display of other categories of material.

      Monitoring

      KaZipster is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review your children's email, your children's online chat, the web sites your children have visited, and your children's instant messaging sessions, KaZipster functions by analyzing the cache of the user's Web browser, analyzing the history listing of the user's Web browser, analyzing TCP/IP packets moving in and out of the computer, and analyzing the email files stored by popular email programs.

      The program can be used alongside a filtering or blocking tool.
      The program can be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.

      Blocking Outgoing Information

      When KaZipster is running on your system,
      • You can prevent your children from using email.
      • You can permit your children to send email only to a pre-approved list of recipients.
      • You can prevent your children from using chat rooms online.
      • You can prevent your children from using instant messaging.

      Browsers for Kids

      KaZipster is a kids' browser designed for ages Toddlers to Teens. By definition, kids' browsers make determinations of what content is appropriate for kids. You may wish to review the ways in which your kid's browser determines content acceptable. With KaZipster,
      • You can review the list of keywords.
      • You can review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).
      • You can review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.
      There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them are perfect. KaZipster uses the following:
      • Human review of web sites
      • Kids are only able to view Websites (URL's) previously pre-approved (white listed) by the Admin/Parentwhite-listed.

      Pre-Selected Content Service

      KaZipster makes only pre-approved content available. The content is selected by:
      • Computer with human oversight,
      • Specifically chosen by the end user

        Filtering

        There are many different types of filtering products. To begin with, some products are installed on your own computer at home (client-side), while others are installed on the larger computers at your Internet service provider (server-side). KaZipster is client-based.KaZipster can control access to web pages, the use of email, access to chat rooms, the movement of files in and out of your computer (FTP), access to newsgroups (Usenet), access to instant messaging, access to Peer to Peer networks, Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With KaZipster,
        • You will be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want to be filtered.
        • You will XXNOTXX be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, using the company's list as a starter.
        You CANNOT review the list of keywords, the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses), nor the company's criteria for filtering a web page. There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them is perfect. KaZipster uses the following:

        FilterGate

        Available since 1997

        The makers of FilterGate, FilterGate Pty Ltd., described their product as: FilterGate prevents the viewing of adult content via its password protected Adult-Filter. You can add your own shareable personalized site and keyword lists to be blocked or accessed. FilterGate also blocks other intrusive Internet clutter including popups, banners and spyware. Online weekly filter updates and software upgrades are always free.

        FilterGate is a product that:

        • Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
        • Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
        • Prevents the display of other categories of material.


        Filtering

        There are many different types of filtering products. To begin with, some products are installed on your own computer at home (client-side), while others are installed on the larger computers at your Internet service provider (server-side). FilterGate is client-based.

        FilterGate can control access to web pages.
        Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With FilterGate,

        • You will be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want to be filtered.
        • You will not be able to permanently edit the company's list of material to be filtered.
        • You will be able to completely override the company's list of material to be filtered.
        • You will be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, using the company's list as a starter.
        • You will be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, starting from scratch.

        You may also want to review the lists of keywords or web pages, or the criteria that the tool company uses to arrive at those lists. With FilterGate, you cannot review the list of keywords, the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses), nor the company's criteria for filtering a web page.
        There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them is perfect. FilterGate uses the following:

        • PICS ratings (an independent rating system)
        • the web page address (URL)
        • Human review of web sites
        • A list of keywords
        • A list of keywords combined with an analysis of the context in which they appear
        • Some other technology--pages containing direct links to adult content

        Filtered Internet/Online Service Provider


        To gain the benefits of Integrity Online/Everyware, you will need to change the company you use to connect your computer to the Internet. Integrity Online/Everyware is available in the following states: Nationwide Make sure that a local telephone number is available for where you live. Neither GetNetWise.org nor Integrity Online can be responsible for long distance charges that result from calling long distance.
        Integrity Online/Everyware supports these connection types: Other. Integrity Online/Everyware limits which web sites and what types of content you can view. You may wish to review the ways in which such decisions are made. With Integrity Online/Everyware,

        • You can not review the list of keywords.
        • You can not review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).
        • You can not review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.
        Monitoring

        Integrity Online/Everyware is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review the web sites your children have visited.

        The program will not operate without the child's knowledge.
        The program can be used alongside a filtering or blocking tool.
        The program can not be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.


        KidZui is a product that:

        • Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
        • Is an Internet browser specially designed for younger users.
        • Is a search engine containing only age-appropriate content.
        • Is a Pre-selected Content Service.
        • Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
        • Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
        • Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
        • Prevents the display of most material advocating illegal activity, such as drug use, bomb making, or underage drinking and gambling.

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