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System Gate |
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Block unwanted programs Instantly.
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Ez Content Control |
Block Website Urls and Programs Instantly.
See detailed Reports About Websites Visited and Programs Running on Your or your child's PC |
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EZ OFF™ PC Timer |
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Parental control software to Auto Shutdown, Reboot, Log Off,
Lock PC, Hibernate
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EZ PC Remote |
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Controls any PC in your home or office network. Remotely Schedule Automatic
PC Locking,
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EZ Internet Timer |
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Family Internet Filter Timer. Schedule when to stop all on-line activity and disable
Internet connection or use predefined Internet filters |
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Whether or not a parent should
control a child’s computer use is an issue that not everyone agrees on.
Some feel that as parents, controlling PC access and computer usage is just another
parental responsibility. Others feel such parent controls infringe on a child’s
rights. If you’re unsure, take a closer look at these reasons why parent control
of a child’s computer use is so important.
Kids software may not be suitable
If you’ve ever browsed your local electronics store you know that kids software
is big business. The majority of the kids software packages are either educational
or designed purely for pleasure. But it’s not all suitable for children, a huge
reason why parent control is so crucial. You as a parent have the right (and an
obligation) to not purchase any kids software you deem unsuitable for your children,
so exercise it!
Know what you are purchasing BEFORE you purchase it. Take a few
moments to read the packaging to see what the kids software does. You can also go
online where you can search for and read reviews of the kids software. Only if you
are satisfied should you go ahead and make the purchase.
But what about kids software that your children stumble across while online? If
your children watch television or listen to the radio, they cannot escape the constant
web site marketing that takes place with every commercial interruption, especially
on those stations targeting children.
Restricting PC access has benefits
The children who know how to get on the Internet go to these web sites and once
there, they’re bombarded with things to see and do. Much of the activities are geared
towards subtly extracting personal information from your child. While most web site
operators have only good intentions in mind, like future marketing to your child,
giving out personal information isn’t a good habit to get into (read
more Child Online Safetips here). A parent can control this situation by
outlining and enforcing rules pertaining to accessing these web sites and computer
use in general.
Such rules that give a parent control over how and when their child uses the computer
should also cover the topic of downloading music, games and kids software onto the
home computer. Downloading kids software from a web site is always risky. You never
know when your child might accidentally download a virus along with the kids software
that could cause a system shutdown!
Another reason why a parent should control a child’s computer use and PC access
is to keep the child safe while chatting. Kids love to talk
to their friends and
Internet chat rooms and instant messaging have become popular modes of communication.
However, while online, it’s very difficult to keep track of everyone your child
communicates with.
It’s not uncommon for the person with whom a child is chatting be someone different
than who he or she claims to be.
Predators and scam artists are all over the Internet and only when a
parent controls a child’s computer use and PC access can parents protect
against the dangers that might be lurking. So take control! |
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