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Control Email Use with Mac OS X Mail Parental Controls

mac-keylogger — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:27:35 +0000

Those we trust most can hurt us most, of course. But still we do trust some people more than others and usually we not only have good reasons to do so but do it to our advantage, too.

How Mac OS X Mail Parental Controls Work

If your child is still too small to fully trust its decisions (and you know that others can be trusted even less), it may be best to restrict the circle of people they can communicate with. Using the Mac OS X Parental Controls, you can specify the email addresses safe for a user to exchange mail with in Mac OS X Mail.

When somebody not on the save list tries to mail the user, you will see the message first and can choose to allow the sender or continue to restrict them. When the controlled user tries to mail somebody new, you first have to give your approval as well.

Control Email Use with Mac OS X Mail Parental Controls

To control email use with Mac OS X Mail Parental Controls:

Select System Preferences… from the Apple menu.
Go to the Accounts category.
Highlight the desired account.
- If the accounts are dimmed, click the lock icon and type an administrator’s name and password.
Go to the Parental Controls tab.
Make sure Mail is checked.
Use the + button to add email addresses to the list of trusted correspondents.
Make sure Send permission emails to: is checked.
Type your email address.
- You need to be able to receive these emails in Mac OS X Mail yourself to approve senders directly.

Mac OS X Mail Parental Controls Can be Circumvented

Be aware that a thus parentally controlled user can use a different program to send and receive emails without any restrictions.

Step by Step Tutorial

To moderate what your children are exposed to, Apple has setup some new Parental Control features in OS X. While they aren’t the most robust, they do the job, if configured properly. Here is how to setup parental controls for email.

Note: Your child must have their own account in OS X, or you can’t set these up.

Open ‘System Preferences‘. ‘Apple menu -> System Preferences‘.

Choose ‘Accounts‘

Now, if the ‘padlock‘ is locked, click on it and ‘authenticate‘. This will allow you to make changes.

Next, select your child’s account. It will be one of three types. Either Admin, Standard, or Managed. If it is already managed, great.. you already have some parental control setup. If it’s Standard or Admin, we need to change it. Note: As soon as you enable any of these parental controls, the account goes from a ‘Standard‘ to a ‘Managed‘ account.

Be sure that ‘Allow User To Administer this computer‘ is not enabled.

Next, click on the ‘Parental Controls‘ Tab.

Enable the ‘Mail‘ parental control. This will bring up a new window. This is where you are going to enter any email addresses you want the child to be able to send email to, or receive email from.

After you have added the email addresses, add a check mark next to ‘Send Permission Emails To:’

In this box, enter YOUR email address. If anyone tries to send your child an email or they want to send one to someone not on the list you just defined, you will get an email in your account asking for permission. Very handy, and it keeps bad spam from your kids eyes.

Optenet PC Parental Controls – A Web Filter for the Entire Family

mac-keylogger — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:33:04 +0000

	Optenet PC Parental Controls – A Web Filter for the Entire Family
		Optenet PC is an advanced parental control software. It is a flexible and effective web filter designed to allow you to control Internet access for your entire family on your home PC. With Optenet PC you can block unwanted content from your home computer while permitting unlimited access to legitimate sites and making your family’s Internet experience safe and positive. With the web filter, you can even fine tune the exact type of access needed for each family member and manage the time they spend online. Filter out pornography, violence, drugs and other unwanted web content easily and accurately. Optenet-your web filter for a safe Internet environment

What does Optenet PC do?
Filters the content you choose- select the content categories that you do not want to allow. Control what your children can download:P2P, MP3, EXE, WMV, etc. Define the exact Internet access you want to for each family member—highly restricted for your 9 year old, less restrictive for your 15 year old and no restrictions for you. Choose specific sites to include or exclude or even add new sites. Manage Internet access by deciding what time each family member can be on the Internet. Only you can access the administration tools – Password controlled, on/off feature (NO workarounds!) Block adult material, drugs, weapons, hate, gambling, chat and much more.
Advanced Optenet PC Features

Optenet PC is designed for today’s parents that are concerned about the availability of inappropriate content on the World Wide Web. The product is completely intuitive to use and at the same time is filled with all of the features you need to have maximum control. Easily define the exact access you need for each family member:

Hassle free	What you need it to do	And more

Installs in minutes – no previous knowledge required.	Define user profiles for each family member.	Effectively handles millions of websites using the Semantic Content Analyzer. Highly effective, and accurate while covering more content/sites than other products.


Automatically updates daily.	Filter downloads and protocols: P2P, chat, IM, Email . . .	Supports 7 languages: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Dutch, German and Italian.


All updates free-of-charge.	Limit time spent on line for each family member.	Remotely enable or disable Internet access.


24/7 Unblocking Service: filter errors corrected within 15 minutes.	Receive email notification at work when someone at home tries to access inappropriate content.	No delays in downloading pages from the internet.


No risk: try it and then buy it.	Password protected – only administrator can change settings	Additional Home PC security products and features coming soon . . .

Optenet PC 9.6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
486 or later, 64 MB RAM. Operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 (including Professional), Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows Vista Internet access via modem (SLIP/PPP), ISDN, or high-speed link. 40 MB free hard-disk space. Use with any Internet browser

The Most Advanced Internet Filtering Technology – How does it work?

Optenet PC uses 2 methods of filtering content in order to guarantee complete coverage of the Internet as well as accuracy in filtering the right content.
1. Extensive URL Database – our researchers maintain the highest accuracy possible

Optenet PC includes an extensive database of web pages that is continually and constantly updated. The pages are categorized by a staff of researchers to provide the highest accuracy possible. When a user with Optenet PC on their computer tries to access a web page, the OPTENET PC Web Filter checks to see if the web site is included in the database. If it is, the content will be allowed or blocked depending on its classification. Furthermore, Optenet provides a 24/7 unblocking service so that any site that you believe should not be blocked will be corrected within minutes of reporting it.

2. Semantic Content Analyzer – innovative, dynamic, on-the-fly filtering technology

If a requested site is not found in the Optenet PC database of URL’s, at this point the requested page is analyzed by an innovative, dynamic, on-the-fly filtering technology. The analysis engine has been developed by OPTENET using modern content selection technology, and is able to analyze web pages online in order to detect whether access is appropriate or not. Only dynamic technology can truly keep up with the constantly changing and growing Internet. Optenet PC Parental Controls works in real-time to cover the entire Web, analyzing each and every page that is requested and preventing all inappropriate Internet content from appearing on your PC. Other solutions do not actually use technology – they rely solely on a database of websites.
Content in other Languages – a truly global solution

Don’t overlook the fact that the Internet is a global community filled with content in just about every language. Unfortunately, this means that inappropriate content is available in many languages as well. Families want to be careful of content, no matter what language is used – especially when the content of a site includes disturbing or adult content images. Most other filters are almost solely focused on English based content sites. Optenet is a truly international solution with the ability to analyze text in 7 languages.

In addition to including cutting edge technology, Optenet PC is a highly intuitive, useful product:

Install in minutes

Browsing speed is not affected.

Filter downloads and specific protocols

Manage time spent on Internet.

Remotely enable or disable Internet access on your home PC.

The database is automatically updated every day.

Unblocking Service for Web pages in the event of error, in 15 minutes (24×7).

Content is filtered in seven languages: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Dutch, German and Italian.
And much more . . .

CyberPatrol – Flexible Parental control software – block myspace

mac-keylogger — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:14:22 +0000

CyberPatrol lets you monitor and control how, when and to whom Internet access is allowed, filtered or blocked, as well as choose where they surf online.

It protects against inappropriate or harmful sites, including Spyware and Phishing. It lets you restrict or block chat and instant messaging, file sharing and downloading of music, images and videos as well as protect privacy.

CyberPatrol helps create the safe online environment you want for your users that protects them, you and your PC.

CyberPatrol helps protect against the dangers faced online from harmful web site content, and can safeguard them against inappropriate language in chat sessions as well as protects them from divulging personal information online – and much more.

How it works

CyberPatrol internet safety software is specifically designed to work on standalone Microsoft Windows based PCs at either the desktop or laptop level. It lets you monitor and control your users’ internet access as well as limit or prevent their access to programs, such as games or other programs located on your PC. Read details about how CyberPatrol works in Features & Benefits .

Who’s using it

Parents, schools, libraries, and businesses worldwide have come to rely upon and trust CyberPatrol as the most effective tool to help protect their users online. Recommended regularly by parent and computer magazines, it’s regarded as easy to use yet technically sophisticated and fully customizable according to their age, needs and interests. CyberPatrol is recognized as the most user-friendly internet safety software in the market today.

What you can expect

Whether you are an inexperienced user seeking an out-of-the-box solution with factory-set filtering, or a power user looking to customize the Internet access of each user, CyberPatrol’s powerful parental internet safety software caters for you. It gives you the choice to manage when, where, how and to whom access is allowed, filtered or blocked, as well as:

Monitor internet activity
Block harmful sites and images
Restrict chat and instant messaging
Limit time online and access to programs
Control program downloads
Protect privacy

CyberPatrol’s internet safety software offers you a host of flexible features that helps you manage the level of Internet access that’s appropriate for your users.

NEW Functionality	IMPROVED Filtering	ENHANCED Features
Instant Override User Profile Wizards Preset Filter Strengths Customized Ready-to-go Filtering	Web Filter Strengths Web Link Analysis Yes List Criminal Activity & Phishing Category	Monitoring and Logging Blocking Page Styles Windows User Name Integration Compatibility

Monitor Internet Activity!

Monitor Internet activity for a quick and accurate picture of surfing habits.
Reports clearly show sites visited, time of day and duration.
Real-time Activity Monitor for fine-tuning and troubleshooting settings.

Block Harmful Sites & Images!

Manage Internet access for any number of users on a PC.
Block access unsuitable websites, newsgroups and search engine images
Create a ‘walled garden’ of sites for very young kids.
Discreet filtering with Stealth filtering mode.
Ready-to-go filtering or customize settings for each user.

Restrict Chat & Instant Messaging!

Block access to chat and instant messaging programs
Filter content of any chat sessions

Limit Time Online and Access to Programs!

Limit amount of time spent online
Restrict access to locally held programs and/or online games
Limit time spent on any chat program

Control Program Downloads!

Block indiscriminate program downloads and secure PC.
Prevent illegal or copyrighted material being downloaded.
Stop file transfers to protect from threat of Spyware and viruses in files.

Protect Privacy!

Help stop private information being revealed like names, addresses, phone numbers, etc.
Protect from online predators and identity thieves

Reviews

Web User Gold Award! 3 Times Winner ~ 2003, 2004 & 2005
"CyberPatrol’s main strengths is its flexibility… it’s more effective than ever at filtering content. This seventh version puts it even further ahead of the pack.”
Web User, 21 July 2005 – by Rob Irvine

CyberPatrol achieves PCFormat’s Gold Award
"Everything you need to keep your PC filth-free."
PCFormat, August 05 – by Robert Cobbett

"CyberPatrol offers a good range of protection mechanisms that work well without being over protective."
Computer Shopper, July 05 – by Sue Gee

Software limits kids’ Internet access
"There is one difference that may help you choose one software program over the other: CyberPatrol allows the parent to limit access to any program, not just the Internet. I like CyberPatrol for its extra features."
The Dallas Morning News, 3 June 2005 – Jim Rossman

2 Time Winner of Web User Gold Award! ~ 2003 & 2004 ~
"A fantastic range of filtering features. CyberPatrol ensures that your kids have a happy but safe online experience…[CyberPatrol] successfully stopped us viewing anything disturbing or illegal."
Web User – 25 November 2004 – Issue 97

"CyberPatrol effectively blocked access to pornographic sites."
Youth Today – Sheilding Kids From Web Porn and Violence
by Lisa Fratt – September 2004, Vol.13 No.8

"CyberPatrol… did the best job of weeding out bad sites …Net Nanny failed to block some blatantly inappropriate Web pages, so we can’t recommend it."
Wall Street Journal – More Software Aims To Make Web Safer for Kids
by Walter S Mossberg – August 2004

CyberPatrol’s heritage and comprehensive database make it a very good tool to stop kids or employees from accessing undesirable Web pages.
PC User (Australia) – Content Filters – September 2004

[CyberPatrol] One of the easiest systems to use and it’s very configurable.
Computer Active – Protect Your Home PC Guide – March 2004

CyberPatrol is recommended by Lee Hudspeth
The program’s user interface is altogether straightforward, efficient, and easy to use.
The Naked PC Newsletter – 16 December 2003, Vol. 6 No. 22

"CyberPatrol protects kids from aspects of the Internet that aren’t appropriate for kids. We found it to be very easy to use and simple in stopping unwanted content from getting on the screen. We tested it with several different scenarios and are happy with the filtering."
iParenting Media Awards – November 2003

"We liked CyberPatrol’s ChatGard feature, which stops children typing information such as their address."
Computing Which – Issue 303 – 1 March 2003

"CyberPatrol 6 delivers a generous assortment of protection and easy customization features for both tech-savvy and tech-naive parents."
PC Magazine – By Jay Munro – 1 July 2003

CyberPatrol scoops Webuser magazine’s Gold Award!
"CyberPatrol performed well, blocking everything from the terrorist bible to soft and hardcore sex."
Webuser – Issue 66, 18 September – 1 October 2003

The most family friendly product on the market. CyberPatrol 6 is simple, effective and has a great range of protection.
Computer Active – Issue 131 – March 2003

CyberPatrol 6 consistently places among the top three smut blocking programs in technical journals. Noted features include superb pornography blocking capabilities and ease of use on a shared PC.
The Age – March 3, 2003

An effective piece of software that should set many parents’ minds at rest
PC Pro – April 2003

An ideal application which can help you to protect your children from the darker side of the online world
Windows XP Magazine – March 2003

You can’t ignore the maturity and comprehensiveness of CyberPatrol… it certainly wins out for me
PC Answers – February 2003

CyberPatrol is an undoubtedly useful program…
PC How To – January 2003

Power Spy for Home

mac-keylogger — Tue, 15 May 2007 10:13:57 +0000

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Block unwanted websites such as Porn sites

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