I have recently found cause to look a little closer into my children's internet activity. What is the best product to do this?
I have a router at home with 3 computers connected through it. I need to monitor IM, and HTTP traffic. Ideally, I would have an IM log, and a list of sites visited.
If need be, I plan on shutting off inappropriate sites via the router controls.
2007-03-18 16:08:09 · 10 answers · asked by mark 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Looking over their shoulder is not a viable option. They (2 kids) receive school assignments that require internet access, and sometimes both are on separate computers. One parent is always home, but one parent cannot look over the shoulder of two kids on separate computers in separate rooms while making dinner.
I also plan on telling my kids that I am watching. I don't want to spy, I just want to monitor inappropriate activity.
2007-03-19 02:00:02 · update #1
Go to "parentalcontrols.com" its a really good website to go to. It's free.
Another way is to look over their shoulder or peek around the door.
2007-03-18 16:22:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best protection is K-9 Web Protection. Best of all its Free! Just install it on every computer that has internet access! You will have no need to mess with the router. Set the controls to whatever it will block and set a password to override blockage to a site that you know is ok.
2007-03-18 16:12:12 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I use a program called PCSeninel. It records all IMs, websites visited and has a lot of great features. I have had it awhile and am pleased with it so far but I am sure there are others out there that may be better.
Go to www.pcsentinel.com and you can download a free trial version to play aroud with and decide if it has all the features you are looking for. I think it cost about $30.
2007-03-18 16:12:23 · answer #3 · answered by lisagoesshopping 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found ChatWatch4 from Zemerick software to be an excellent IM monitor.It logs both sides of any IM chat,and runs in stealth mode with password access if you want to stay
"cool"!!!An easy to use and totally effective program.
I used to use a keylogger called Spy Lantern,which kept a list of sites visited,but was ineffective with IM chats,maybe running both together in stealth mode would do the trick.
2007-03-18 16:22:04 · answer #4 · answered by gnrdisko 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that there are parental controls but I'm not sure how that works or
how you go about getting it. It's tough being a parent and trying to protect your
kids on the web. I just want to give you a round of applause for doing your best
to protect your children.
2007-03-18 16:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by Garnet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
best way is a hardware keylogger. Most kids (at least me and about 10 more kids I know) can hack and go around all of these ways... The hardware keylogger won;t be noticed unless your kids look behind their computer on a regular basis.
2007-03-18 16:16:42 · answer #6 · answered by russianfool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nomally if you can get into there im program you should be able to look up past conversations and find out what was said (or typed) and as far as cites go most ips have prrental controlls lots of luck
2007-03-18 16:18:20 · answer #7 · answered by Jon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can set it to where you get all the websites they are on emailed to you or if you have aol you can set it to 13 and under 18 and under 19 and older and that will block off bad sites
2007-03-18 16:12:39 · answer #8 · answered by mnalovesjesse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better yet be in the room when they are online
2007-03-18 16:11:16 · answer #9 · answered by ingsoc1 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
look over their shoulder when they use the computer
2007-03-18 16:10:55 · answer #10 · answered by Lpod 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋