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Review |
#1
Web Watcher
$97.00
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Pros:
superior monitoring capabilities
completely remote management
excellent web filtering
cutomizable program blocking
customizable time limit controls
alert word functionality
ideal for multiple computers
immediate support
no annual fee |
Cons:
no Macintosh support
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Review Summary:
Web Watcher is the only software available that offers internet filtering, program blocking, and time limit controls along with the advanced and extensive monitoring capabilities neccessary to keep complete tabs on your child's computer and internet activity. They provide the most responsive customer support of all products that we reviewed. Also, although Web Watcher is priced higher, they don't require annual subscription fees like most other parental control software - once you purchase, the software and monitoring service is yours forever.
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#2
CyberPatrol
$39.95/year
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Pros:
highly customizable
excellent web filtering
custom program blocking |
Cons:
lacks important monitoring capabilities
can be difficult to use |
Review Summary:
CyberPatrol is an excellent parental control product. The only weakness is the lack of monitoring capabilities.
The web filtering appears to be rock solid. The program blocking and time management features are also useful. There are many options and configuration settings so this software may be more well suited for advanced users or someone willing to take the time to learn the interface.
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#3
Net Nanny
$39.99/year
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Pros:
easy to use
many filter categories
can monitor some chat programs
excellent web filtering |
Cons:
lacks important monitoring capabilities
cannot filter custom words
cannot block specific programs |
Review Summary:
Net Nanny is effective, easy to use parental control software with many filter categories and additional blocking features such as the ability to disable chat programs, file sharing programs, and newsgroups. Unfortunately, the monitoring features are lacking in that you cannot record screenshots, keystrokes, or email.
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#4
iProtectYou
$34.95/year
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Pros:
custom keyword chat blocking
block specific programs
very good web filtering |
Cons:
lacks important monitoring capabilities
poorly designed interface |
Review Summary:
iProtectYou provides effective website filtering, newsgroup, and custom keyword based chat blocking, however the user interface is a bit complicated to use in finding the settings you are looking for and lacks important monitoring capabilities.
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#5
SafeEyes
$49.95/year
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Pros:
can monitor some chat programs
excellent web filtering |
Cons:
lacks important monitoring capabilities
slow navigation |
Review Summary:
SafeEyes is a great solution for internet filtering and program blocking but since your settings are stored on a remote server, the interface may be slow when refreshing and switching screens. The monitoring capabilities are also lacking.
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#6
My Nabyoo
$39.95
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Pros:
can capture screenshots
custom keyword filtering |
Cons:
no filter categories
can only filter internet explorer
cannot block custom programs |
Review Summary:
MyNabyoo is a decent parental control program, however the website filter only works with Internet Explorer - if you have other browsers installed, you will have to select the option to disable them. MyNabyoo can capture screenshots and view them in slideshow form. MyNabyoo lacks features found in our higher ranked programs.
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#7
IamBigBrother
$29.99
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Pros:
excellent monitoring capabilities |
Cons:
no filtering or blocking abilities
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Review Summary:
IamBigBrother is purely a monitoring program. There are no blocking or filtering features. However, one neat feature is that you can monitor activity remotely from the web, however this is an add-on service.
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#8
PC Tattletale
$49.95
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Pros:
very good monitoring capabilites |
Cons:
poor web filtering
no other blocking capability |
Review Summary:
PC Tattletale is great for monitoring various activity on your computer, however the internet filtering capabilities are insufficient.
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