August 14, 2007

Parents: Safe Internet for Your Kids

Hey Parents!

I'm sure many of you already have taken measures to child/teenage/Christian-proof your internet, but I wanted to let you know what my family has begun using. Why should you use this, you ask?
1) It is free.
2) It works.
3) It will not slow down your computer.

First, you will have to download Mozilla Firefox. This is a popular web browser that works within Windows and Linux, similar to Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. If you have Internet Explorer, you'll even be able to directly import your bookmarks to Firefox upon download. I have used Firefox for three years now, and the uber-nerd in me always sighs in discontent when I'm on a computer that uses Internet Explorer--Firefox is faster, more accurate, and easier to navigate. Plus, it provides abundant resources like the security ones I'm about to explain.
~ visit the site
~ download Firefox here, for free.

Second, you will have to place add-ons to your Firefox. Add-ons are additions to your browser that help you surf the internet. Here are the three you need today:
1. FoxFilter - a content filter that also blocks access to websites deemed inappropriate
~ see internet site
~ place total trust in me, and just download it
(note: FoxFilter is so strong that it will often block webpages like Yahoo or something that could have unsuitable content. If you still need to get to a website that it deems inappropriate, you just have to disable the function momentarily by going through tools ==> FoxFilter Preferences)

2. ProCon Latte - a content filter that will give you the option to only allow websites you place on a white list to be seen. This is perfect for kids, because it limits where they can visit on the internet.
~ see internet site
~ download here
(note: ProCon Latte carries the same "difficulties" as FoxFilter. To change settings, just go through tools ==> ProCon)

and now, the best is saved for last:
3. Ad-Block Plus - this tool literally blocks every ad you could ever encounter on the web. I love it. No more half-dressed ladies on the sidebar while I'm trying to read a news article. No more "game" that will result in my winning $1000. Not only does it block out annoyances, but as many of you know, removing the ads more than likely assist our men and young men keep their minds captivated by Christ.
~ see internet site
~ download here

Thanks! Hope this helps!

1 comment:

Journey said...

What great advice! Thanks for the how-to it really is easy to follow! Brava!