My 22 month old knows how to operate the mouse....to go to a specific object, then click.
Is there any way I can disable the mouse easily (can't unplug it., sorry).
Also, are there any programs that teach toddlers how to use computers? I am 100% for teaching her to be computer literate, but don't want to get that vsmile thing....I want her to get acquainted with the basics of a regular computer, but I want to be able to disable the mouse when I DON'T want her to mess with it.
2007-12-17 04:52:18 · 10 answers · asked by gg 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Great responses....so many fantastic ideas...thanks!
As for one of the answers.....Cribs aren't meant for keeping kids when they are awake and should be potentially learning about the world around them. Leaving her in a crib all day would be neglect.
2007-12-17 05:07:18 · update #1
The best security feature would be to simply unplug the mouse when its not in use. As for a program, I have never heard of such a thing.
2007-12-17 04:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Click Start menu, then click Run, type in control and press OK, click User accounts, add a password to your username, anything simple, just add a password, now when you don't want them to use the computer or mouse, click the Windows key, (by Alt and Ctrl on the left bottom side) and L
Windows + L = Lock Windows, it just logs you out, closes none of the programs that were open before, music doesn't stop playing, no programs close, internet doesn't disconnect, then you just click your user name and type the password to get back to where you were when you clicked Windows + L
Hope this helps, this is for Windows XP mainly, but other windows versions are similar
2007-12-17 12:58:17 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The "Jump Start" programs are wonderful to use with Toddlers.
We had Jump Start Baby, Toddler, PreSchool, Kindegarten and 1st through 3rd Grade.
I can't say enough about it. The little guy would sit in my lap and play with it and learn shapes, colors, all the way up to simple math.
You can also use the mouse as a first lesson in "no" and really sticking with it. Then it is just a matter of having your eyes on her all the time. We have an only-child, so it was easy.
2007-12-17 13:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by Bob 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is a function on your computer where you can add "User Accounts." With this function comes the ability to "logout" and essentially lock your computer. Access to the screen and accounts on your computer are then limited to the people who have the password. This function can be set up under the Control Panel, by User Accounts function.
When you "logout" your mouse will still move, but your toddler will not be able to move away from the login screen without the password. Assuming you don't teach her the password, she won't be able to login.
2007-12-17 13:01:32 · answer #4 · answered by wealth-of-knowledge 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Turn on your screen saver with a password. If you have windows XP follow these steps.
Right click on the back of your desktop (anywhere thats not an item on the screen)
Then click on properties
Click on "screen saver"
Check mark the box that says "On Resume, password protect"
This will make your screen saver have a password. If your account does not require a password follow these steps.
Click on the start menu, then click on the picture next to your name. Click the cancle button or chose a picture you want, this will then bring you to the screen you want.
From here you can set a password up, and when the toddler moves the mouse there will be a password to further proceed.
2007-12-17 12:57:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you have an older style mouse that has a ball in it? If so, it is very easy to remove the ball. The kid can still click but would not be able to move the mouse around to get to something to click on. Put the ball up on a shelf or something that the kid cannot reach.
2007-12-17 12:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would simply enable a password for your screensaver, then set the screensaver for like 10 minutes, or whatever is a safe time. beyond randomly opening programs and messing up your desktop, I don't think your kid can do much damage. I'd be more worried about the rest of the house, If your kid can use the mouse, I am sure he can et into much more destructive areas :)
2007-12-17 12:57:05 · answer #7 · answered by Craig 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Bit of a chore but you can make a shortcut to make it a little quicker. Start-->Control Panel-->System-->Device Manager-->Right click on your mouse and choose "Disable." A password protected screensaver is probably a lot easier though.
2007-12-17 13:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by Judge and Jury 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well go to www.freedownloadscenter.com/Utilities/Access_Control_Utilities/Mouse_Lock.html to lock it.
And go to http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=523 to teach them.
2007-12-17 12:58:54 · answer #9 · answered by underthemask 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is called "a crib in the other room."
2007-12-17 12:57:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋