Windows Vista Parent Controls
Windows Vista has finally been released with a mixed review. The bloated software is bringing older machines to a crippling halt but maybe there is some promise...
The new version of Windows now includes Parent Controls.
According to Microsoft's website you can setup different restrictions for each child's account. Or if you have multiple children they can just share an account that already has the security setup.
Anyway's, here's what Microsoft offers:
-
Web Restrictions: Control what Web sites your child can access and what they're allowed to download.
-
Time Limits: Control what days and times your child can use the computer.
-
Games: Control what games your child can play by setting rules based on rating, content, or title.
-
Block Specific Programs: Block access to installed programs on your computer that you do not want your child to have access to.
-
Activity Reports: Display activity reports that include information about what Web sites your children visit, how long they're online, how many e-mail messages they get, and information about who they are exchanging messages with, to name a few.
I'm going to experiment with these features and see if they really live up to the hype. Check back soon for an update...
by Adam J. Richter M.S. of KidCareKit.com
|