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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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Are you getting tired of asking your kids to shut off the computer? If you’re like
most parents, your children tell you they’ll turn the computer off right away but
5, 10, even 20 minutes later, guess what? The computer has not been shut off! No
matter how much eye rolling your children do when you tell them to shut down the
computer don’t stop making this demand. It’s important to restrict the amount of
time children spend on the computer and here’s why.
Limiting computer access can improve health
There’s no arguing that children are less active than they used to be. Television,
video games and computers, while entertaining, encourage a sedentary lifestyle.
When children don’t get enough regular physical activity, the result is often weight
gain. When weight gain becomes excessive, there’s an increased risk for problems
such as diabetes and heart disease to develop, even in children. It’s up to parents
to take control of this situation. One way is by limiting computer access or better
yet, completely shutting off the computer.
Limiting computer access can also reduce the risks associated with Repetitive Strain
Injury (RSI). Few children have at home or at school a workstation that is ergonomically
correct. Therefore, the less time they spend at the computer the better because
poor posture and the constant demands on the hands can, over time, lead to RSI.
Limiting computer access can also help reduce eye strain, another reason it’s important
to turn off the PC.
Computer access restrictions help improve other skills
When a child spends too much time in front of the computer, social skills can decline.
One could argue that being online promotes sociability, especially when instant
messaging and participating in chat rooms. While there might be some truth to this,
face-to-face socialization isn’t taking place and that could cause problems for
the child.
Unless the child regularly visits educational websites, it’s possible that core
skills such as reading and writing might suffer, too. By limiting computer access,
children will look for other activities to fill their time.
For example, some might
turn to books instead of computer games. They might even give more attention to
their homework!
Limiting PC access can keep children safe
If children are looking for trouble, they’re going to find it no matter what anyone
tries to do. But considering the number of dangerous situations that exist on the
Internet, it makes sense that the more you limit your child’s computer access, the
more you can limit their access to and involvement in such dangerous situations.
If you’re unsure about this one, turn off the PC and see what happens.
Today, computers are a fact of life and children of all ages enjoy using them. Just
remember that, like other “good” things in life, moderation is key. So don’t be
afraid to turn the computer off when you feel it’s time. It’ll be hard because kids
hate being told to stop. They’ll beg and plead with you but remember – you’re the
boss. You control PC access, not them! |
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