One of the problems that parents have to solve is the child's access to a computer and the Internet. How long can a child spend in front of a monitor screen? How long is he allowed to play games? How to make a little user's time on the Internet safe? Each family answers these and many other questions for itself. However, the fact that the problem of parental control has long been common is indicated by the fact that tools to restrict access to applications, games and sites were included in Windows Vista. Such tools have recently appeared in many complex security applications, for example, in Norton Internet Security and Kaspersky Internet Security. There are also special programs designed exclusively for parental control. If a few years ago almost all of them were in English, then today it is not a problem to find an application developed specifically for Russian-speaking users, which undoubtedly indicates that there is a demand for such solutions.
Parental Controls in Windows Vista
If you are using Windows Vista on your home computer, you can use built-in parental controls.This requires the child to have their own account created. It is clear that you do not need to assign administrator rights for it. Next, you need to go to the Control Panel and in the "User Accounts" section click on the link "Setting parent controls". Next, you need to select the user for whom the restrictions will be enabled, and in the "Parental Control" group set the switch to "On".
Windows Vista makes it possible to control the use of a child's computer in four ways: to limit the time that he spends in front of the monitor screen, to block access to some sites and other Internet services, to prohibit the launch of some games and programs. The section "Restrictions on Internet use" sets the rules for the child's access to Internet resources; you can also prohibit downloading files.
By default, the medium level of protection is enabled, in which the filter works for sites devoted to weapons, drugs, with pornographic content and containing obscene language. By choosing a custom protection level, you can add sites about alcohol, cigarettes, gambling to the prohibited categories, as well as those sites whose content the filter cannot evaluate automatically. The most severe restrictions on web content are imposed by using a high level of protection, where a child can only visit sites that are identified by the filter as "children". Regardless of which content filtering mode is selected, you can create a black and white list of sites, that is, determine which resources the child can or cannot access, regardless of the automatic filter settings. Since the filter does not always work, it is very useful to keep the activity tracking enabled. In this case, Windows will save the addresses of all sites that the child viewed. If an unwanted address is found in the generated report, it can be added to the black list. The settings for limiting computer use by time are very simple. There is a grid that looks like a school schedule, in which the parent indicates the hours at which access to the computer for the child is prohibited. Restrictions are set separately for the days of the week.
In the "Games" section, restrictions on the launch of games are set. Note right away that you shouldn't rely on this section of settings, because Vista does not perceive some games as such, mistaking them for ordinary applications. The same goes for rating restrictions. In theory, you can rate the games that the child cannot play, but in practice, the child can launch a game that will not be found in the Vista database. That is why it is much safer to use the section "Allowing or blocking individual programs". It displays all the applications that are installed on the computer, and parents can mark those that the child is allowed to run. The program can be added to the list manually. This approach is good because the child will not be able to start, for example, a new game that he took from a classmate without showing it to you.
Parental Control in Kaspersky Internet Security
Parental controls are often found in online security applications. Let's take the Parental Control module in Kaspersky Internet Security 7 as an example. When parental control is turned on, all users are assigned the "Child" profile and, accordingly, the restrictions set for it in the program settings are set.The second profile - "Parent" - allows you to freely surf the Internet, without restrictions, without turning off parental controls. The first thing to do when configuring this module is to select the "Parent" profile and set a password for it. After that, you can turn off parental controls or switch to the "Parent" profile only after entering the password. Using Kaspersky Internet Security 7, you can configure access rights to certain websites, mail, and other Internet services. Parents can choose the categories of sites that the child will not be able to access, prohibit his communication by mail and in chats. In addition, you can create black and white lists of resources.
Another parental control feature is limiting the time you use the Internet. You can set the daily rate of stay on the Internet or set the hours at which the use of the Network is allowed. However, unfortunately, there is no provision for changing these settings depending on the days of the week.
If a child tries to get to a forbidden page, a message is displayed that the site is blocked.
All pages visited by the child when parental controls are turned on are recorded in the report. In Kaspersky Internet Security 7, there are no options to restrict the work on the computer in general, but the program can be successfully used in conjunction with applications such as CyberMama.
CyberMom
Developer: CybermamaDistribution size: 3 MB
"CyberMama", unlike Kaspersky Internet Security 7, allows you to control the time that the child spends at the computer, but at the same time does not have the means to filter web content. After starting CyberMama, the computer can work in one of two modes - "parent" and "child". At the first start, the "parent" mode is set and it is possible to enter a password. It is this set of characters that will be used to unlock the computer after the time allotted for the child to work with it has expired. With the help of "CyberMama" you can set a restriction on working with a computer, as well as prohibit the launch of some applications. The parameters responsible for time limits are flexible enough. A separate schedule is selected for working days, as well as for weekends and holidays. There is a calendar in the program settings where you can mark all the holidays. A very thoughtful decision, considering that the holidays in each country are different.
Parents can decide how many hours a day the child can work at the computer, allow or prohibit the use of the Internet. In addition, you can allow the use of a PC only during certain periods of time, and for each of these intervals, allow or deny access to the Internet. Everyone knows that while working at the computer you need to take breaks, but not everyone adheres to this rule. Meanwhile, this is especially important for the child's body. With the help of CyberMom, parents can set the frequency of breaks (for example, every 45 minutes) and their duration. During this time, the computer will be locked. With regard to launching applications, CyberMama provides two modes of operation: when a child can launch all programs except those that are blacklisted, and when he can launch only those applications that are included in the whitelist.
When you switch to "baby" mode, an alarm clock icon appears at the bottom of the screen. It shows the child how much time he can still use the computer. However, if desired, the child can turn it off by right-clicking on the program icon.
The child can also see his work schedule - how much time he can still work, how long the break will last, etc.
Five minutes before the expiration of the allowed time, a warning appears on the screen reminding you to save all documents. When the program is running in the "child" mode, it is impossible to close it from the task manager window - it will immediately start again. Attempts to move the time back are also unsuccessful. Moreover, if a child tries to do something like this, the strict "CyberMama" will immediately record these actions in a report, which the parents will then view. Restarting does not help to get rid of the program - "CyberMama" remembers that the allowed time has already expired, and locks the computer immediately after starting.
KidsControl 1.6
Developer: YapSoftDistribution size: 4.4 MB
Distribution: shareware
The purpose of KidsControl is to control the time that the child spends on the Internet. The peculiarity of the program is that if a prohibited site is detected or an attempt to go online at the wrong time, the child will not be able to load the web page. In other words, the program does not give itself out in any way - it does not show any warning labels, does not say that the page is blocked, etc., it just displays a blank "Server not found" page in the browser. KidsControl consists of two modules - the application itself, which is responsible for blocking sites, and the control panel. To enter the control panel, a cipher is used (yes, it is a cipher, not a password). The control panel login window contains buttons from zero to nine, with which you can set a cipher for access. This is done to prevent possible keyloggers to intercept the password.
The control panel provides several profiles - "child" and "no restrictions", you can also set profiles for other family members. If the code is not entered when starting KidsControl, the program will be launched with the "child" profile; to switch to another profile, you need to enter a certain combination of numbers. The cipher for access to the control panel and for activating the "no restrictions" profile and others are different things, each profile has its own combination of numbers for access. For a child, KidsControl provides the following restrictions: a web filter by category, black and white lists of sites, a time limit for Internet browsing, and a ban on downloading certain types of files.
Despite the fact that the web filter, according to the developers, is based on a directory of a million sites, our testing has shown that it can hardly be relied on. Having included all the filter categories, which even include video and music sites, we freely opened resources from the first page of Google search for the query "mp3". Pages found for "porn" also opened without problems. Therefore, it is better to use KidsControl in conjunction with Kaspersky Internet Security 7, where the filters are stricter.
The time limitation on the Internet works more correctly - during prohibited hours it is impossible to open a web page or even check your mail. However, the bad thing is that there is only the possibility of scheduling work, and it is impossible to set the total number of hours a child can spend on the Internet per day.
Blacklists and whitelists work a little differently from other programs. If you make a whitelist of sites, then this will not mean that the child will be able to visit exclusively these resources, just such pages will not be blocked. When creating a black and white list of sites, you can use the "*" symbol. For example, if the string "* tube *" is blacklisted, then the child will not be able to access any Youtube or Rutube sites, or any others whose names contain this combination of characters. However, if you add Youtube.com to the whitelist, the blocking will not work for it. Finally, it is worth mentioning the restrictions on uploading different types of files. Our testing has shown that it works quite correctly, but it would be nice to add the ability to manually add prohibited file types. For example, KidsControl has the ability to block the download of ZIP files, but RAR archives can be downloaded without problems.
Time Boss 2.34
Developer: NiceKitDistribution size: 1.6 MB
Distribution: shareware
Time Boss, like the standard Windows tool, lets you set account-based restrictions. The program window displays a list of all users who have access to the computer. For each account, you can define the type of account - "Chief" or "Slave".
Time Boss allows you to limit the time you use your computer, the time spent on the Internet, as well as make a list of prohibited programs and folders. The tools for limiting the work time are quite flexible - you can set how many hours a user can work per day or per week, specify the hours during which the computer can be used, create a schedule for the days of the week. There are also separate buttons for quickly adding bonus time for the current day or for the weekend. Similar restrictions can be set for working on the Internet. It should be noted that by default the program perceives as Internet applications only the browsers Internet Explorer, Opera and Firefox, all the rest must be added manually in the program settings. True, there is a checkbox for automatically detecting applications that use the Internet, but it's better to play it safe. One of the interesting features of Time Boss is the ability to set the time to use a specific application. With its help, you can limit the time that the child spends playing computer games. Time Boss allows you to set system limits. These include: a ban on the use of the system registry, control panel, task manager, on changing the date and time, downloading files through Internet Explorer. In addition, you can disable the ability to search and run applications from the Start menu, set restrictions on access to disks.
Depending on the administrator's preferences, Time Boss can work in one of two modes - normal and invisible. In the first, the user sees how much time is allotted to him for work by clicking on the icon in the taskbar, and in the "Invisible" mode the program does not give itself out. To alert the user to the end of the working period, you can enable alerts that will appear five minutes before the end of the allowed time. A warning can be displayed as a text message, picture, or as a system error.
A separate section - "Prizes" is designed to add additional time for the user to work with a computer or the Internet. If the "Disable time limits" checkbox is checked in the prize parameters, the user will be able to use the computer and the Internet, regardless of the set schedule. Time Boss keeps detailed statistics of the work of each user at the computer and presents them in a visual form. In the Log, you can view all the actions that users performed, and it is possible to filter the logs. For example, only attempts to access prohibited sites or a list of running programs can be displayed. In addition, statistics of computer and Internet use are provided in text and graphic form.
It is worth noting the very useful ability to create screenshots. Time Boss will take screenshots at specified intervals, then they can be viewed in the log. For convenience, you can start a slide show by setting the time each picture is displayed on the screen.
However, it should be borne in mind that by default screenshots are saved in a very unreliable place - in the Screenshots folder, which is placed in the Time Boss installation directory. To prevent the users you are monitoring from finding it, you should specify a safer location, and also deny everyone access to this folder. Finally, it is worth noting that getting rid of Time Boss is very difficult - the program is not removed from "Startup"; it restarts immediately upon completion of the process. To unload it, you must click the "Prepare for deletion" button in the settings.
Conclusion
Of course, children are at times much smarter than their parents, and there is probably no remedy that can keep them from finding a way around the restrictions. Therefore, you should not rely entirely on programs to ensure parental control, they will not replace conversations with mom and dad about the rules of behavior on the Internet and why you need a computer. On the other hand, they can be excellent helpers in education, and in combination with live communication about the benefits and dangers of a computer, they can provide excellent results.We are talking about useful functions and applications that will help you make your smartphone safe for your child.
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A smartphone in the hands of a child is not uncommon, but a necessity, so it is quite understandable that parents want to be constantly in touch with their child. But making the internet safe for your children takes a lot of effort and patience.
Parental controls vary. The first option is a built-in option on the smartphone itself. Such options usually have standard functions (prohibiting visits to sites, downloading applications, online purchases, participation in massive games). They are inactive by default.
The second option is downloadable applications with tracking and monitoring functions for children.
The third option for parental control is to activate an additional option on some Internet resources, for example, in Google Play.
Another option is a paid parental control service from mobile operators.
How to connect these functions and how to install a control application useful for dads and moms, we will figure it out in detail.
How to set parental controls on an iPhone
Parental control on an iPhone provides a fairly wide range of restrictions that can be set without downloading individual applications. On iOS devices, you can disable:
take a photo or shoot a video;
download or uninstall applications;
buy apps from the iTunes Store and iBooks Store;
view and download content from certain websites (age limit);
transmit location data;
provide access to files, calendar, reminders, photos.
On the iPhone that your child uses, you can also set up a Family Sharing option that allows parents to view the contents of the device. When you set a ban on purchases, you can allow the child to send parents a request "Ask to buy." Then all the online purchases that the child wants to make will be known to his parents.
How to set up restrictions on iPhone:
Open "Settings" on the desktop.
Go to the "General" section.
Then find the "Restrictions" section.
Turn restrictions on and only enable the apps and features that you allow your child to use.
After you activate the restrictions, the smartphone will ask you to come up with a passcode. Remember it in order to later remove the ban.
How to limit the actions of children on Android
You can install parental controls on Android through Google Play. The store has a built-in option that allows parents on their children's gadget to block access to inappropriate content. This can be done without downloading and installing additional applications. The Parental Control function is not available on all gadgets: it all depends on the OS version supported by the device.
On Google Play, parental controls have the following features:
filters out applications;
restricts children from viewing and downloading adult media content;
restricts app purchases by age rating;
offers to download apps and media content that is age-appropriate.
Filters for some types of content may not be available in all countries, so parents should be prepared for the fact that when traveling internationally, a children's gadget may no longer be controlled. However, when you return to your home region, filtering sites that are “harmful” to your child will resume.
How to enable this useful feature on Google Play:
Open Google Play on your desktop.
Activate restrictions.
After activating Parental Control, the smartphone will ask you to come up with a password, which it will ask for in the future to disable restrictions.
Downloadable applications
Developers of useful parental control applications disagree about what it should be. Among the many programs for monitoring the child, parents need to choose the one that corresponds to their concept of the necessary functions.
There are many popular and multifunctional applications for use on devices with Android and iOS operating systems:
Children's Browser;
We will tell you how these applications work and what useful functions they have.
One day in the family the day comes when applications from the mobile go somewhere without a return. The mystical loss is dispelled when the owner of the smartphone notices what his child is doing with him.
The Kid's Shell app is intended for parents who, on the one hand, allow their children to enjoy the benefits of technology, and on the other hand, are concerned that their smartphone and children may harm each other.
The Kid’s Shell application restricts children’s access to all unwanted functions and capabilities of the phone, from the banal sending of sms to the purchase of applications.
If the child has already grown up to acquire his own smartphone, then Kid's Shell will act as a second dad. In order for the child to study at school and not spend time playing mobile games, the program is equipped with a timer for use. The idea behind it is simple: if you want your child to be able to play on the phone only after school, then in this section you can set the appropriate time interval.
The Kid's Browser app is a kind of internet filter that parents have been waiting for. For modern children, all aspects and realities of the adult world, from political news to violent content, are open all the time, as long as there is a smartphone with the Internet in their hands. To restrict the child from unnecessary information, install the "Kid's Browser" on his smartphone.
Children tend to have a fairly narrow range of interests: cartoons, entertainment news and YouTube videos. Customize all sites in the "Children's browser" based on the wishes and interests of the child, and secure the result with a personal password. As a result, it turns out that the child is both online and safe.
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Kids Place app restricts children's access to personal mobile data, purchases and calls. If you do not want your child to watch YouTube without you, turn off access to the application in the Kids Place settings and do not worry. This principle is suitable for all smartphone applications.
Using GPS navigation, Kaspersky Safe Kids helps you keep track of where your child is. The application also helps to track the child's activity: browser history, social networks, calls, programs and total usage time.
Screen Time allows you to keep track of the amount of time your child spends on their smartphone and tablet. This application has an interesting feature. It sets the usual functions of the time limit and restrictions on the Internet not from the child's phone, but from the parent's phone.
Parental control from the antivirus company ESET helps to collect all data about its use from a mobile child. The application analyzes the information received, providing the parent with all the necessary facts: browser history, time of use and movement.
Applock is a harsh solution for parents who don't want their child to explore smartphone content. The application offers several options for protection at once: a fingerprint, a password or a pattern. However, the check only pops up when someone tries to access private data. So leaving only games without a password, a parent does not have to worry about the contents of the smartphone, giving it to children's hands.
Kidslox helps to easily block all content and functions that are not intended for children's perception: applications, the Internet, media files. In addition to the traditional features of the application, such as a time limit and a schedule, Kidslox has three working modes: parent, child, and lock.
The Where Are My Children app speaks for itself. This program helps to track the movement of the child during the day. Useful push notifications are a nice feature. They come to the parent's smartphone when the child reaches the section, school or home. Another plus of the application is the presence of a "panic button" that sends a notification to the parent's smartphone.
How do I turn off parental controls on my phone?
How do I remove parental controls from my smartphone? It depends on the manufacturer of the device and the operating system installed. Therefore, before removing protection, you should ask what OS is on your smartphone.
To disable restrictions on a gadget with Android OS, you must:
1.In the device menu, open the "Settings" folder - the "Users" tab - "Limited account".
2.Select programs to which access will be limited.
You can remove protection from an iOS device in this way:
1.Enter the "Disable restrictions" section: "Settings" - "General" - "Restrictions".
2.Select Disable Restrictions.
3.Enter the password you created earlier.
If you lose your passcode, you can remove the security controls from your iPhone or iPad by setting it up as a new device. In this case, all user settings will be deleted, and the gadget will need to be customized again for yourself.
The function of limited access from your child's gadget can be configured not only in the device itself, but also in frequently visited sites, for example, in Google Play.
To remove parental control on Google Play, you need to:
1.Sign in to the Google Play app.
3.Disable "Use PIN for purchases" or "Restrict purchases with a password".
4.Enter PIN or password.
The above algorithms allow you to remove the parental control function using a PIN code or password and use the device without restrictions.
Despite the wide variety of ways to control and track the child's activity on the phone, they will not replace live communication between parents and children. The best way to keep your kids safe from malicious internet is to spend more time with your child.
Many users are interested in how to set parental control on, in order to restrict access to it for a child and some other family members. This article discusses the installation of parental control using Windows 7, and also discusses a few additional most common solutions.
Windows 7 standard tools
The Windows developers have introduced a special feature in their operating system called Parental Controls. With its help, they create a separate account for children, set in it the time of access to a PC, games, certain software products.
Create a monitored profile in Windows 7
To begin with, in the search bar of the Start menu, type the phrase "Parental Control". The search result will be a corresponding string that refers to the component of the operating environment of the same name.
In the same figure, an arrow is drawn, pointing to the link "Create an account", clicking on it will allow you to go to the window for creating a new "account".
To create an account about a new user, you just need to type in the text field the name for this "account" and click the "Create account" button. Below is the result as a finished new profile.
Although we have created a new user profile, Windows does not yet know that it needs to be serviced according to the required criteria. Therefore, you will need to go into this account and enable the parent control option in it.
Only if you enable this function, its options will become available: "Time limit", blocking and allowing specific games, applications. You can enter it without specifying a password, however, a child will be able to work under this account only according to certain rules.
Setting the time limit option
To set restrictions on the time children spend at the PC, you need to follow the link "Time limit".
So, you can get access to the "Schedule" tool, where you can configure, in fact, the time of using the computer for the controlled account. The image below shows one of the options for setting a ban on using a computer at night.
The filled rectangles show the forbidden time, and the light ones show the allowed time for using the computer.
Allow and block the launch of games and applications
By clicking on the "Games" link in the monitored profile, the user will be able to open the game controls snap-in. If the "No" option is set in the window that opens in response to the question whether children can launch games, then the functions of prohibiting the launch of games and assigning categories to games will not be available. Otherwise, you can prohibit and allow games, assign categories to them.
To designate the groups of games that are allowed for the owner of a controlled account, follow the link "Set a category for games" and set the required category here. For example, category E is games for everyone, and if you opt for it, then by going to the ban page, the user will find that the games of this particular group are allowed to be launched.
The following image shows the Prohibit and Permit Games page. In the presented case, none of the categories of games is prohibited, although it is possible to allow or prohibit any of the games presented in the list.
In addition to games, this component provides the ability to prohibit the launch of individual applications. To do this, you need to follow the link "Permission and blocking of specific programs."
If you check the box that allows the monitored profile to work only with a specific set of programs, then a list of applications installed on the PC will be built in front of the user. Applications marked in the list will be available for use from a controlled account. That is where we will end our review of how to install parental controls on windows 7 and move on to specialized programs.
Specialized Parental Control Software
TimeBoss
Specialized applications provide more functionality than the built-in Windows component. Thus, the popular TimeBoss utility offers to limit the time of using the computer with an accuracy of minutes. But, unfortunately, the free version is only available for 30 days.
This program assigns by default to all accounts on the PC the rights of the Chief (Parent), and the parents can already assign the child rights to the required profile, making this profile controllable. A child, in addition to the designated time for playing at the computer, can receive prizes and bonuses in the form of extra time playing at the PC.
This utility has the ability to restrict Internet access, create a black and white list of visited websites, prohibit access to a number of applications, as well as to system programs.
The "Journal" function of the utility allows you to keep statistics on the activities of children on the PC. She also creates screenshots that will allow you to see exactly what your child is viewing.
Parental Controls
Parental Controls does not have a Russian-language interface, but it is very convenient and simple. The program also keeps very accurate statistics on the activities of users on the PC.
In the next column "Controls" the user can configure all the required parameters of restrictions: time, access to websites, access to applications. You can apply the configured parameters in the "User Accounts" module.
CyberMama
CyberMama utility is very simple and convenient to use. This utility offers two modes: parent and child. The transition between them is simple and does not require unnecessary actions.
It allows you to customize the time schedule for children to play at the computer.
CyberMama also offers parents the function of building black and white lists of programs. Supported by the utility reporting.
Configuring restrictions on the router
Home routers also allow you to set up controls to control what your kids do. With this tool, parents can monitor their child's activities on the Internet. It will allow them to adjust the time of access to the global network, prohibit the loading of certain websites. With its help, you can build a whole schedule of work on the Internet.
An example of routers with the desired function can be models from TP-link. The figure above shows the control panel of the Parental Control tool of a TP-link N series router.
To configure the child's access to certain websites, you need to select the "Add new" button. The selection will result in the control panel shown in the figure above. The topmost text box needs to be controlled.
If this PC is located in the local network of the router, then this address can be selected from the drop-down list.
Clicking on the "Schedule" link will allow you to go to the network access schedule control panel, the appearance of which is shown in the figure above. This panel will allow you to set the day, time, as well as the beginning and end of access to the Internet.
There are a lot of different solutions on the application market that offer worried parents the function of controlling their child. Each of these solutions offers largely similar standard methods for tracking a child's PC activity. More original tools are also offered in the form of keyloggers and keyboard and mouse blockers.
Despite the abundance of proposals, parents should understand that control over the child's actions should be provided at two levels: in the operating system (launching specific programs, time spent at the PC) and on the Internet (access to a certain category of sites).
Control of the first level can be achieved using a built-in function of the operating environment. Restrictions on working with the network are provided due to the correct configuration of the router, as well as using a number of desktop applications and online services.
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We can also conclude that today there is no full-fledged solution in the form of game control, except for the built-in Windows parental control component.
You've probably heard how useful Windows Parental Control is.
Previously, people understood in words and did not go where they were not asked, but words ceased to help and delimitation of powers was no longer necessary.
All that is needed in windows 7 is blocking games, blocking the installation and removal of programs.
First thing about how parental controls work
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 the parents and are allowed.
That is, if a child wants to play a game, the parents must install it for him.
Therefore, if you hoped to call a specialist who will do everything for you, then a mistake came out - you will have to suffer for the sake of your own child.
Let's walk through the entire process of enabling and configuring parental controls step by step.
1. Go to "Control Panel / User Accounts and Family Safety / Parental Controls".
(Picture 1)
3. Enter the username - for example "Student".
4. If the administrator account does not have a password, then the password must be set so that the child cannot change the settings and the parents no longer use the account with reduced rights.
5. In the "Select a 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. We are now in the "parental control" edit window.
This is where we need to enable parental controls first!
(Figure 3)
Then we go through three links.
6.1. Time limits.
Here we highlight the cells in blue, prohibiting the time to work on the computer.
6.2. Games - here you can restrict violent and adult games. You can also prohibit games altogether, which I did, so as not to play against the grid during working hours.
(Figure 4)
In the window, you can follow the links and make more detailed settings.
6.3. Allowing and blocking specific programs - here you can block both games and programs. After clicking on the link, wait for the computer to display a list of programs.
7. We reboot the computer and check the 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 control. The name of the file and its location on the computer will be indicated.
If you want to uninstall 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 a limited time.
A couple of questions that worry everyone.
Can parental controls be hacked?
If the child knows the administrator password, then he can remove the password, delete the account, disable parental controls.
How to block the internet?
As for the installation of blocking the Internet, then for these purposes it is better to use a separate program about which I wrote in the article "".
You can also block browsers in parental control.
So, if you are not heard, then it is pointless to continue talking, you just need to turn off access.
I have only one piece of advice - try without fanaticism.
Computer addiction must be overcome by substituting a useful activity.
Develop clear rules - during classes, access to a computer is limited and everything, and then the process will be less painful.
Take your child for a while when the computer is turned off, do homework with him, do not let it go by itself.
Do you agree?
With parental controls, you can control the actions of children and other users who work at the computer. Learn how to use Windows parental controls. With the help of the restrictions available in the system, you will be able to protect your child from spam, displaying unwanted advertisements, and set the time of computer use. We will look at the possibilities of parental control in Windows, how to configure it and alternative programs to restrict actions in the OS.
In order to establish parental controls, we first create a separate account for the child (or other user). We will describe how to do this in the instructions below. If you are already familiar with creating accounts, you can proceed to the next step.
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Note! Otherwise, the user will be able to bypass the blocking or install unwanted software.
Step 5. Checking the result. The account window should display the account you created.
Install parental controls in Microsoft operating systems
How to set up parental controls on Windows 7
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Step 2. In the "View" mode, select "Small icons".
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Step 4. Find the account for which you want to set restrictions.
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Parental control in windows how to configure and what it can
Setting up parental controls in Windows 7 is carried out according to three key parameters:
- Time limit. The main parental control feature. By marking the night time, you will not give access to the computer. If the child has to do homework from 14:00 to 16:00, this time is also marked with a blue point - the computer will be locked and the child will conscientiously start doing his homework.
- Games. Computer games quickly addictive to children and distract from lessons. If you are a gamer and have video games installed on your computer, you can also restrict access to them.
- Used programs. For example, you can block the browsers installed on the system - then the child will not be able to access the Internet. If the child prefers cartoons in damage to study, you can block the players.
Remove parental controls
Disabling parental controls is even easier than installing:
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Step 3. We select a user. In our example, you can see that the user Sasha has control enabled.
Step 4. We mark the item "Off". We save the changes by clicking the "OK" button.
Specialized software (software) for parental control: programs that perform the function of parental control
Windows provides robust features to restrict what you can do on the system, but if you want more advanced features, there are additional parental control programs worth looking at. Moreover, the described utilities solve the problem of how to quickly and reliably install parental control on the Internet. Their area of influence extends beyond the device and limits the child's online presence. Special programs solve a common problem: how to protect children from Internet threats while using a computer.
Programs for tracking and controlling the actions of the child are easy to use, free (with standard functionality) and reliable in protecting and circumventing restrictions.
How can you easily put parental control on the Internet without using programs
Unfortunately, there are only 2 ways to restrict access to harmful sites - block the browser on the computer (through standard Windows parental control), or use the software described above.
How to put parental control on Steam
If you are addicted to games, your children can access them at any time, which negatively affects their learning. To avoid bad grades and worse, gambling addiction, consider Parental Controls on Steam.
Step 1. We go into the settings.
Step 2. In the line "Family" select "Family View Management".
Step 3. Choosing settings. You can open access either to all games, or to specific ones suitable for the child.
Continuum feature on Windows 10 Mobile - how to turn your phone into a computer
With the option, you can replace your PC with a mobile device. It is enough to attach a keyboard and mouse to the smartphone. If you have a powerful device, you can do any office work without freezes and crashes. By connecting a monitor, you can broadcast the operation of the system on a large screen.
How to use Continuum on a Windows 10 smartphone
In a device that supports Windows, Continuum is preinstalled and fully prepared for use. All you need are assistive devices:
- keyboard;
- mouse;
- monitor.
How to use Windows 10 Mobile Help
If you have any questions about using your Windows 10 smartphone, visit the Microsoft Help Center.
Windows 10 will have a function to automatically delete unnecessary files
She is responsible for sending unnecessary files to the trash without user intervention. The purpose of introducing the function is to reduce clutter on the hard drive. As a result, it ensures an increase in system performance.
Detailed configuration of permissions in Windows 8
To collaborate on a project, you often need to share files and folders. The situation is similar with home computer users. There is no point in copying the same movie to every user in an account. It is enough to open access for everyone, or for a specific person. How to do it?
Step 1. Right-click on the folder - and select "Properties" in the context menu that appears.
Step 2. Go to "Access". Choosing general access.
Step 3. We select users who are allowed to carry out actions with the folder.
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