Software to limit computer usage

[keth]

Hi,

I’m looking for a software which parent can set time limit for the kid on the usage. Besides, the Parent Control of Vista and Software Time, any other software that is good?

[fromnuaa]

K9 Web Protection


Features
Block web sites in more than 70 categories, including pornography, gambling, drugs, violence/hate/racism, malware/spyware, phishing
Force SafeSearch on all major search engines
Set time restrictions to block web access during designated times
Configure custom lists for \"always allow\" and \"always block\"
Override a web page block with password
Trust the enhanced anti-tampering, even children can't break
View easy reports to monitor and control web activity
Real-time categorization of new adult and malicious sites
Best free parental controls software/internet filter available
Compatible with Windows or Mac machines

http://www1.k9webprotection.com/

keth:

Hi,
I'm looking for a software which parent can set time limit for the kid on the usage. Besides, the Parent Control of Vista and Software Time, any other software that is good?

[MYB]

Try safeeyes.

I have using it for 3 years

[keth]

Thanks for the suggestion. However, K9 Web Protection seem doesn’t have the features that I need. That is,

- to allocate few hrs (e.g. 2hrs) within a period of time (e.g. 1pm - 9pm)
- to generate a daily report the list the websites visited with date & time
- to monitor chat

I’ve done a search in internet and found KidsWatch Professional which includes time management, website filtering, chat monitoring, chat alerts, predator watch & reporting. One license allows you to install on up to 3 PC’s. It costs US$ 45.95.

Have anyone use this software before?
Or know of any other software?

[keth]

MYB:

Try safeeyes.

I have using it for 3 years

Hi YMB.

Do you need to pay yearly for Safeeyes? Website shows US$ 49.95 subscription fee per year. It seems expensive.

KidsWatch Prof is one-time payment for 3 PCs at US$ 49.95. After the first year the Website Filtering component is renewable at an annual cost of $29.95. All other features are not subscription based and will continue to function forever.

KidsWatch is rank as #1 in http://parental-time-control-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ This website gives a comparison of the features among the top few products.

[theshick]

Good solution for Mac users is installing good monitoring software,such as http://www.actymac.com/dutywatch for example.Allows to control what your kida did,when you went out)

[miur]

agree, I heard about Actymac DutyWatch ( http://www.actymac.com ) a lot of positive feedbacks...

[jliew]

Hi all, thanks for yr inputs.


I've eventually bought the software \"Child Control 2011\" after installing the 30d trial version. Quite happy with it as it fulfills all my criteria as follow:

1)\tSupport my PC OS (windows 7, vista)
2)\tSet time limit for computer, internet and program usage
3)\tSet different time limit for a specific website (like facebook)
4)\tFilter / block specific websites
5)\tAllow extension of computer time by issuing one-time use token
6)\tReport/Log the websites visited with date & time stamp
7)\tHave web interface to be accessible remotely from other locations over the internet
8)\tUnique account settings for each child
9)\tOne-time payment for the software (no yearly subscription fee)


While searching, I came across two free software. However, I didn’t download to try. Not sure is it good & free from virus. However, if you've used any of the free software, pls share yr feedback.
http://www.safefamilies.org/
http://www.nchsoftware.com/childmonitoring/index.html
Download at your own risk !!!

[lovejoypeacce]

jliew:

Hi all, thanks for yr inputs.


I've eventually bought the software \"Child Control 2011\" after installing the 30d trial version. Quite happy with it as it fulfills all my criteria as follow:

1)\tSupport my PC OS (windows 7, vista)
2)\tSet time limit for computer, internet and program usage
3)\tSet different time limit for a specific website (like facebook)
4)\tFilter / block specific websites
5)\tAllow extension of computer time by issuing one-time use token
6)\tReport/Log the websites visited with date & time stamp
7)\tHave web interface to be accessible remotely from other locations over the internet
8)\tUnique account settings for each child
9)\tOne-time payment for the software (no yearly subscription fee)


While searching, I came across two free software. However, I didn’t download to try. Not sure is it good & free from virus. However, if you've used any of the free software, pls share yr feedback.
http://www.safefamilies.org/
http://www.nchsoftware.com/childmonitoring/index.html
Download at your own risk !!!

Can share how much you paid for it?

I was looking for a similar software as well.

Anyone subscribed to the singtel's?

[jliew]

lovejoypeacce:

Can share how much you paid for it?

I was looking for a similar software as well.

Anyone subscribed to the singtel's?

Child Control 2011 software costs EUR 29.95 for single PC license.