Block pornography and adult content with Vista parental controls

Children can find almost anything on the Internet. However, do they really need to be exposed to the vast amount of adult content on the web? If you’re a parent, the answer is probably no. One of the biggest concerns for many parents is how to block pornography and adult content on the home computer. Before Vista introduced new ways to block pornography and adult content. The ability to filter online content was only moderately effective on Windows. However, the Windows Vista operating system has introduced a successful version of parental control features. New features allow administrator or parents to restrict areas, websites, usage time and block porn sites from appearing in your browser. This article will give you a quick and easy crash course on how to use parental control features and block pornography effectively.

A web filter is a software option that allows you to categorically choose what online content can be accessed on your computer. The software works by prohibiting access to sites with adult content, such as specific keywords, images, files, and IP addresses. The features also prohibit these sites from loading in your web browser via a pop-up window or invitation. Vista has a Java script reader that can block porn spam and block porn ads from loading automatically while you’re online. Recent features like this give parents more control over what their kids are exposed to online.

How to Block Porn Websites with Vista’s Web Filter

1. Click the Windows button and then click “Control Panel”.

2. Under “User Accounts & Child Protection”, click “Parental Controls”.

3. Choose the account you would like to restrict.

4. Select the option labeled “On” to “apply current settings” under “Parental Controls”

5. Click the Windows Vista Web Filter link.

6. Select the “Block some websites and content” option.

7. You can set up a list of “allowed” websites and use custom restrictions.

This option allows you to choose specifically which sites are accessed. You can also increase the global setting by blocking content categorically. You can do this by raising the web restrictions.

1. Load the Parental Controls window by following steps 1-3 above.

2. On the left side, under the user account name, click the options next to “Web Restrictions”.

3. You can increase or decrease the restriction setting.

4. Choose custom to select which categories you would like to automatically block.

Vista options can not only block pornography, but can also help you control your child’s browsing time and monitor activity. You can generate a report from the Parental Controls screen simply by clicking the “view activity” link. This feature will give you a breakdown of net user activity. It can be very difficult to set time limits for your children’s Internet use. Vista makes this job a bit easier by giving the administrator the ability to set net time limits. After the set period of time has elapsed, the user will no longer be able to access the network.

1. After loading the Parental Control window, click “Time Limits”.

2. In the grid, click on any of the white “time squares” that you want to constrain.

3. Turn all white “time squares” blue to disable internet for those times.

Is Vista parental control a 100 percent effective tool for blocking pornography and filtering adult content? The answer is no. However, parental fears can be alleviated by using these features effectively to block adult and pornographic content, monitor usage, and set time limits. There are third party filters that do this job more effectively as well. New advanced features offered by other monitoring software are emergency email notification if computer restrictions are broken, remote control of home computer from anywhere, airtime video playback and recording of keystrokes. These are useful for tricking teenagers who are usually tech-savvy or if you need to monitor your child’s email and chat. But, for younger children, you may not need these options. If you want to read about advanced monitoring software options, check out the Internet security page. In general, setting Vista’s parental controls to filter content and block pornography is a breeze. The system allows you to ensure that your browsing time on the net is safe and under your supervision.

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