BESS The Internet Retriever
BESS is a WWW page which allows access to the
Internet using sophisticated filtering techniques. Web pages, sites, mail, etc. containing
objectionable language or images are filtered out. Although a subscription service, it is
definitely worth your consideration.
CleanSurf
CleanSurf offers protection for families by screening sites on a site-by-site basis. All
access is directed through our proxy server by specially designed Windows software that
cannot be bypassed. Criteria for blocked sites include pornography, hatred, and illegal
activities.
Children's Internet Browser
Designed to give parents complete control
over their children's Internet use, thereby allowing the child to safely explore and
benefit from the Net's educational content. Parent's password allows for management of
allowable URLs in the encrypted database. Simple to Manage and Simply Safe. Comes
Preconfigured with Safe Sites. Free Safe Site Updates are provided to Registered owners on
an ongoing basis.
CrossingGuard
A free, server-based,
comprehensive Web filtering, available for set-up directly from the crosswalk.com Web
site. CrossingGuard claims to use the largest available database of rated Web sites to
filter out nearly 5 million of the 100 million pages on the Web.
Cyber Patrol v3.0 for Windows (550K)
or Cyber Patrol v2.10 for Macintosh(700K)
Cyber Patrol gives you the tools you need to help shield your children
from the darker side of the Internet. Cyber Patrol features: comprehensive time and budget
management functions, multi-user capability and ChatGard¨- which prevents children from
divulging personal information online ! Cyber Patrol is the #1 Internet filtering software
worldwide. We highly recommend you visit Cyber Patrol's home page for more
information
Cyber Sentinel Cyber Sentinel is a easy to use total security solution for the both business and the home user. It allows user not only to block inappropriate material(web pages, e-mail, pictures, and word processing documents) no matter what format it is in, or what it is. It also allows the owner to configure the program to run in stealth mode(so the end user doesn't know it is running). The owner can the run Cyber Sentinel later and see screenshots of when the user was in inappropriate material.
CyberSitter Solid Oak Software offers several versions of CyberSitter. You may run it on a network or on a personal computer. They are also working on a program to help rate the internet.
Cyber Snoop
Cyber Snoop shows you which Internet sites
have been visited by your children by monitoring their on-line activity. If monitoring
components are disabled without a password, the computer will shut down and reinstate the
missing monitoring modules. If suspect sites are found, you can use the software to
generate a link to the questionable site and visit the web site through your web browser.
Full Internet Blocking is optional.
Disk Tracy
Allows parents to monitor what children are
doing on the Internet without filtering or restricting access. It finds and displays text
and graphics files, hidden graphics and compressed files and a listing of all websites
visited.
EdView
Recommended for children's rooms or schools where 100% effectiveness is required.
Enuff
With ENUFF parents or teachers can easily access the computer at all times with no
restriction, restrict any child from using the computer in part or in whole, assign and
edit children's passwords, access a user log to see who has used the computer and when,
choose which child can connect to the Internet, eliminate conflicts with other computer
users in the family or classroom, by permitting any child to use the computer during
pre-determined days and times allow up to three daily or weekly settings per child.
FamilySafe Media
Internet and TV filtering devices.
Fontrol
A unique way to control Internet access, Fontrol is a new electronic device designed to
solve the age-old parent-teenager telephone hassle. FonTrol is a simple-to-install,
easy-to-use switch that you plug into any phone extension or dedicated phone line you wish
to control. In less than five minutes, you can program FonTrol to switch your phone OFF/ON
at whatever times of day or night you specify. Control phone use, long distance calls and
Internet access with Fontrol.
GuardiaNet
GuardiaNet is an Internet filtering
software that provides families with hassle-free protection from inappropriate material on
the Internet. You set the standards. You decide what is appropriate, and GuardiaNet
carries out your wishes — with no worry, no hassle, and no downloading. Very flexible
with regular update.
Gulliver's Guardian
Gulliver's Guardian is user friendly
all-in-one Internet Suite that includes a filtered Web browser (Microsoft Internet
Explorer compatible), e-mail (with spell-check), news reader, and Full Armor PC Protector.
Guardian provides parents, educators and businesses with a tool to control access to the
Internet and their computer systems. Access to inappropriate material can be blocked
easily using Guardian's System Ratings or your own Customized Ratings. The Guardian
Internet Suite provides time restriction options that control the amount of hours per
month, day, or time of day users can have access to the Internet.
I-Gear Blocking tool with many features. Requires user authentication, gives roaming users access to bookmarks, history, and their customized access rights. Enables customizable list-based filtering with pre-filled categories such as sex, crime, gambling, and make applicable to users, groups of users. Provides ability to create "allow lists" to focus Internet access on specific sites and make applicable to users, groups of users, computers, or groups of computers.
InfoScan InfoScan is a filtering tool for evaluating information available on networks. The main goal is to optimize the use of information sources already known by the user: electronic mail, News, local or remote databases, and so on. The full text of the articles is scanned and evaluated according to the keywords chosen by the user. The articles are displayed in a graphical and intuitive way so that the most interesting ones can be spotted immediately.
The Internet Filter
The Internet Filter is a program that
monitors, filters, analyzes, and logs internet access. This site has a free, limited
feature version, and allows you to purchase the full version. They also encourage
comparisons of various products, so they are pretty certain they have a winner.
InterGO
These folks have a front-end software that
makes the net very easy for kids to use. InterGO seamlessly combines browsing, searching,
safety screening, E-mail, file transfer, telnet, virus scanning, news, and extensive
reference content in an integrated series of graphical scenes. It also includes KinderGuard,
their own net-filtering software.
MoM
FREE site-blocking and computer monitoring
software with the new "screen-rewind" feature that allows the computer owner to
actually view a time-lapse movie of what was on the screen. MoM has logs and many other
options too.
Momma Bear
Momma Bear automatically adapts for your system so you don't need to worry about the
Windows Operating System details. It lets you set up a list of allowed programs. If
enabled, only a program in this list will be able to run on the computer. You can easily
stop games and other unwanted programs by not adding them to the allowed programs list.
Net Nanny
This software allows the parent to control all access to the computer, not only Internet
resources, but offline computer usage as well. Check this one out!
NetProtector
NetProtectorTM is the ONLY hardware solution on the market for locking out the Internet.
You can determine whether or not your child has access to the Internet. NetProtector
claims to be the simplest way for parents to lock out the Internet. No software to install
or update and easy to use key locking system.
Net Rated
Net Rated by PCDataPower blocks X-Rated Internet Sites and limits playtime and
installation of unwanted programs. Net Rated is available for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95,
and supports all major online services such as America Online, CompuServe, and Prodigy as
well as WWW Browsers, such as Netscape, Mosiac, and NetCruiser.
Net Shepherd
Net Shepherd is a new technology for rating and filtering access to the World Wide Web.
There is a lot of unique features in this package.
R.A.T. Control
Armadillo developed R.A.T. -- Restrictive Access Technology ™ (Patent Pending) -- to
give the users the protection they need while browsing the Internet in an unsupervised
environment. R.A.T.™ Control is designed for families and small businesses.
SafeNet Mail
Safe-Net Mail is an easy to use POP3 e-mail client that is designed to help protect your
family on the internet. Safe-Net Mail has a sophisticated set of filters designed to
identify e-mail messages that may contain material inappropriate for children. If Safe-Net
Mail identifies a potentially harmful message, it automatically routes it to a passworded
folder. Parents are free to use any or all of the filters, and may customize each type of
filter by adding or removing words or phrases.
Sentry Cam
SentryCam, does not block or filter but does follow the child onto the Internet and takes
screen shots at timed intervals set by the parents. It provides for easy review by the
parent who is able to see exactly what activities the child experienced while in a chat
room or any other area of the Internet.
Smart Alex
SmartAlex ICU monitors computer activity all the time, not only during Internet sessions.
Also good for employers who want to keep tabs on how company computer time is being spent.
SOS Kidproof
Kidproof your PC in many ways by protecting your display, your hardware, your system, and
explorer.
Surf Monkey
Surf Monkey is the safe and easy way for kids to learn and have fun on the Internet. A web
browser and online service designed exclusively for kids, this installable CD-ROM houses
the Surf Monkey animated, talking monkey host. He transports kids into the world of
Internet exploration while offering tips and tricks designed to entertain and amuse them
during their journey.
Surf Watch
Download a demo of the Surfwatch software, an internet filtering
program. This program was designed to protect your kids and keep the internet free and
safe.
Triple Exposure
The makers of this software claim that it can track all X-rated text
files and images on a hard drive, even if they are hidden. Check out the info on their
home page for a product demonstration.
UC2 Lite
Do you know where your children have gone today? UC2 Lite™ is very simple to use and
features 24 hour x 7 day logging of Web and outgoing e-mail activity, one-click direct
access to viewed Web pages/images, Web and e-mail activity in date order and online help
for ultimate peace of mind.
Watchdog
WatchDog has an internal timer that allows you to set user time. When the user runs out of
time, WatchDog can either shutdown Windows, restart Windows, restart the computer, or
display the WatchDog login form. Almost every option for the user is completely
configurable (which can only be done by another user with Parent Rights). Each user has
his or her own password to use, and WatchDog can measure the time amounts by Daily,
Weekly, Monthly or Unlimited. The amount per period can also be specified. On a time-out,
WatchDog can either take an action (as listed before), display a pre-configured message,
or play a wave sound.
Web Chaperone
Based on the company's new iCRT (intelligent Content Recognition Technology) algorithms,
WebChaperone is the first of a new generation of parental control software. Using
proprietary iCRT technology, WebChaperone evaluates and, if necessary, blocks pages as
they are loaded. This means that sites too new to be rated or be in a list of unacceptable
sites are still blocked from children. Free download available.
WebKeys Prowler
Webkeys Prowler is a free browser plug-in that enables families, schools, libraries and
businesses to control what is viewed on their computers. The program is a Virtual V-Chip
that automatically detects adult content. The program is a small plug-in for Microsoft
Internet Explorer™ and does not affect any other program.
Win Guardian
WinGuardian watches over users of Windows 95 in two ways. It can keep a log file of user
visited websites and it can also lock Windows 95 so that a user can only run and access
programs that an administrator authorizes. Free download available.
Wizguard
Wizguard is easy-to-use Windows 95 software to block and monitor access to pornographic
Web sites. You can download a free trial from them.
X Stop
X-Stop is a series of filters and devices that monitor the user and computer for
acceptable conduct and behavior in accordance with the policies of YOUR organization or
home. Includes typing filter, porn filter, hacker resistance, rescue disk, password
protection, and 24 hour a day updating.
CyberAngels
Green Ribbon Campaign
The advent of the Internet has
seen a staggering growth in the potential for the freedom of speech and expression to
people throughout the world. Sadly, in some quarters, this same freedom is being abused
and used irresponsibly as a smoke screen to communicate in a vulgar, profane, violent, and
insulting manner.
The true right of free speech is accurately carried out when self-restraint is responsibly exercised. This Green Ribbon for Responsibility in Free Speech is displayed on web sites that agree with these principles.
Safe Surf
This organization is working to create an Internet Rating Standard which will allow web
browsers to detect the content of web sites before displaying. They've got lots of great
information and a bunch of cool links too!
United Federation of ChildSafe Web Sites
The mission of the United Federation of ChildSafe Web Sites, (UFCWS), is to provide the
means for parents to have a trust in the positive and productive content of what your
children see and experience on the Web and in other environments. The UFCWS believes in
Free Speech, but in RESPONSIBLE Free Speech. People should be responsible enought to
consider the impact of their communication upon others who will be exposed to their media.
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