Simple Internet Security
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Just installed it. Thanks!
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My little girl is now big enough to have her own PC. Can you recommend some simple solution to restrict her access only to some particular sites, or even better - web categories? Can I achieve this just with the Win 10 firewall? And no, I don't need a monstrosities like Websense or group policies like Forefront. Thank you in advance!
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In my opinion, it is better to educate than to restrict. My kid is still a baby, but at least this is what I will try to do. If you restrict, then you will wake up the attraction to the prohibited (or whatever the english expresion is).
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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Been there. This is going to work for a year or two then forget it. My kids easily defeated all the http filtering. Setup their own VPN's. If you aren't careful, they may even hook into neighbors networks to bypass you. You won't win. :) (and I work in security)
That's why I said, better to try to get them understand it and to teach them what it is "dangerous" than to restrict their use.
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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(Disclaimer: I don't have any kids. Take pity on my free time, long undisturbed nights, and disposable income! :D ) Tools are an important part of your protection strategy, but nothing is infallible. There are plenty of dangers on the Interwebz that won't get picked up by any tools. Whilst it's impractical to personally monitor your children all the time, it's probably a good idea to keep their computer in a "public" part of the house, with the screen visible to other members of the family as they pass. That way, you at least stand a chance of spotting the warning signs if anything untoward is going on. I'm sure you've already done this, but it's important to let your children know that if they ever encounter something that makes them feel uncomfortable, they should talk to a parent / guardian / teacher, and that they won't get into trouble by asking you for help. And make sure they know never to give out any personal details, and never to share any pictures or videos with anyone - or at the very least, anyone they don't know and trust IRL. And that, no, Justin Bieber / Wotsisface-out-of-Wand-Erection / «insert-latest-tweenybobber-pop-star-here» isn't going to start talking to them online. If anyone claims to be a celebrity to try to start a conversation, don't respond in any way, and tell a suitable adult ASAP. :~ 'Justin Bieber impostor' on 931 child sex-related charges - BBC News[^] As I say, probably all things you've already thought of and handled, but worth reiterating just in case.
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This is what I will try with my kids:thumbsup::thumbsup:
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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Bummer! It's been swallowed from McAfee. :( And they killed it. :(
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Deyan Georgiev wrote:
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M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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In my opinion, it is better to educate than to restrict. My kid is still a baby, but at least this is what I will try to do. If you restrict, then you will wake up the attraction to the prohibited (or whatever the english expresion is).
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
Not if you honestly describe to your kid what a shithole is now internet and that this restricting application will help her to navigate her way through this dangerous waters. It worked with my little girl. But it's not very smart to put all your money on your divine ability to enchant small people's mind with your tongue (wtf did i just write?). My teenage step daughter, that moderately despises me, would let me go on and on describing basic rules of save internet surfing, until the next day will infect all our computers with formidable collection of spyware and viruses...again!
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My little girl is now big enough to have her own PC. Can you recommend some simple solution to restrict her access only to some particular sites, or even better - web categories? Can I achieve this just with the Win 10 firewall? And no, I don't need a monstrosities like Websense or group policies like Forefront. Thank you in advance!
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Well, mine started at 2 with her own computer (removed the windows key, and a few others from the keyboard). So, if young enough. Consider putting browser in kiosk mode, and YOU creating links to every site she needs. A Whitelist approach. Mine is 17 now, does not have social media, except now getting a snapchat account for graduation. I still believe a Whitelist approach is best, and you should have to go there and add in what you want. Helping to develop the relationship that although there is stuff out there, it does not always mean it should be consumed or trusted randomly. And she spent a LOT of time on sites like: IwasteSoMuchTime, reddit, etc. In fact, it helped me to stay on top of what her world of influence is. HTH
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At fist glance this is exactly what I was fishing for. Thanks!
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I tried OpenDNS for awhile. But they always found a way around it. I think Steam bypassed it. Also, the OpenDNS database is always out of date. Eventually, I gave up and felt obligated to show them how to bypass DNS hacks and one of them even built a proxy to bypass the restrictions on their school system. I'm proud of them.
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My little girl is now big enough to have her own PC. Can you recommend some simple solution to restrict her access only to some particular sites, or even better - web categories? Can I achieve this just with the Win 10 firewall? And no, I don't need a monstrosities like Websense or group policies like Forefront. Thank you in advance!
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You could try the UTM, Untangle.
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My little girl is now big enough to have her own PC. Can you recommend some simple solution to restrict her access only to some particular sites, or even better - web categories? Can I achieve this just with the Win 10 firewall? And no, I don't need a monstrosities like Websense or group policies like Forefront. Thank you in advance!
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I will recommend K9 Web Protection from bluecoat. It's easy to setup and tested on my case and its free for personal use.
