Author Topic: Internet Filters (Read 640276 times)

cubicles · « **Reply #1520 on:** May 31, 2016, 01:45:52 PM »

Quote from: yzj on May 31, 2016, 10:48:36 AM

Here's what I don't understand. Why don't livigent netspark etc. just set up a website that is a kind of portal or proxy allowing access to all approved websites through their website. Then you would have the ability to whitelist their website on your iphone etc. and restrict all other websites. wouldn't that solve many of the issues such as battery life etc. that users have when installing these filters directly onto their phones? I'm not very tech savvy so maybe there is something I'm missing here...

not possible.

aygart · « **Reply #1521 on:** May 31, 2016, 03:27:45 PM »

Quote from: theblakdavid on May 31, 2016, 12:39:14 PM

Anyone know of any filters for Chromebooks?

If it will only be used on your home network then open DNS

shmuelb · « **Reply #1522 on:** June 01, 2016, 03:26:08 AM »

For Windows Phones, like Nokia Lumia etc. I found this app, it seems ok, maybe great - https://www.safekiddo.com/en-US

Anyone here used it? You can get a free version or it is $20 a year for 2 phones, more plans available.

The way it works with Windows Phone is that it has you set up as an "employee" using Windows Workplace, which allows your workplace to set up your phone and restrict apps. You can block all internet browsers, block apps, and you can filter etc. You can also block Cortana.

Please share with us if you have more info. I spent many hours and could not find anything else that can block internet on this phone.

Thanks!

etech0 · « **Reply #1523 on:** June 10, 2016, 10:25:47 AM »

It seems like K9 is interfering with CrashPlan and preventing it from backing up. Anyone else have experience with this? The funny thing is that I only have this problem on one computer.

Thanks

Yitzshpitz · « **Reply #1524 on:** June 14, 2016, 06:41:04 PM »

Whats the difference between Webchaver and covenant eyes? Doesn't webchaver use covenant eyes for their filter? Why is webchaver so much cheaper?

yakov116 · « **Reply #1525 on:** June 14, 2016, 10:59:03 PM »

Quote from: Yitzshpitz on June 14, 2016, 06:41:04 PM

Whats the difference between Webchaver and covenant eyes? Doesn't webchaver use covenant eyes for their filter? Why is webchaver so much cheaper?

It's only cheaper if you only have one person with a few people covenant eyes is cheaper

Yitzshpitz · « **Reply #1526 on:** June 14, 2016, 11:55:50 PM »

Quote from: yakov116 on June 14, 2016, 10:59:03 PM

It's only cheaper if you only have one person with a few people covenant eyes is cheaper

Right, I figured that out. The CE browser is not great but it definitely doesn't seem as bad as some of the reviews.

ms4880 · « **Reply #1527 on:** June 22, 2016, 12:36:25 PM »

I read through most of the comments on this thread!

I need a filter for my laptop at home. I don't need time management, individual settings, etc., only a filter for content and sites. I use it for regular browsing, online shopping, some researching, some news - occasionally. No movies, not much social media.

What is recommended? The ones I'm considering are: Meshimer, Livigent (TAG), Netspark, Net Nanny, Qustodio. I would like a paying filter. Some of my kids can figure things out, so I need something good.

Thank you

avromie7 · « **Reply #1528 on:** June 22, 2016, 01:40:02 PM »

Quote from: ms4880 on June 22, 2016, 12:36:25 PM

I read through most of the comments on this thread!

I need a filter for my laptop at home. I don't need time management, individual settings, etc., only a filter for content and sites. I use it for regular browsing, online shopping, some researching, some news - occasionally. No movies, not much social media.

What is recommended? The ones I'm considering are: Meshimer, Livigent (TAG), Netspark, Net Nanny, Qustodio. I would like a paying filter. Some of my kids can figure things out, so I need something good.

Thank you

Locks are not made for thieves. There will always be holes in filters, I have k9 which just like any other filter can be uninstalled with some tech knowledge and google skills.

Yammer · « **Reply #1529 on:** June 22, 2016, 01:52:32 PM »

Quote from: avromie7 on June 22, 2016, 01:40:02 PM

Locks are not made for thieves. There will always be holes in filters, I have k9 which just like any other filter can be uninstalled with some tech knowledge and google skills.

I have spoken to an IT recently about removing K9. He told me that it's no longer possible to remove K9 easily. In fact he wasn't able to remove it on his own either.

Work-for-ur-muny · « **Reply #1530 on:** June 22, 2016, 02:00:12 PM »

Quote from: ms4880 on June 22, 2016, 12:36:25 PM

I read through most of the comments on this thread!

I need a filter for my laptop at home. I don't need time management, individual settings, etc., only a filter for content and sites. I use it for regular browsing, online shopping, some researching, some news - occasionally. No movies, not much social media.

What is recommended? The ones I'm considering are: Meshimer, Livigent (TAG), Netspark, Net Nanny, Qustodio. I would like a paying filter. Some of my kids can figure things out, so I need something good.

Thank you

Doesn't TAG install K9?

P.S. Welcome to the forums

avromie7 · « **Reply #1531 on:** June 22, 2016, 02:09:19 PM »

Quote from: Yammer on June 22, 2016, 01:52:32 PM

I have spoken to an IT recently about removing K9. He told me that it's no longer possible to remove K9 easily. In fact he wasn't able to remove it on his own either.

How recently did that change? The last time I did it it took me a few minutes to remove all traces of it

Work-for-ur-muny · « **Reply #1532 on:** June 22, 2016, 02:11:19 PM »

Quote from: avromie7 on June 22, 2016, 02:09:19 PM

How recently did that change? The last time I did it it took me a few minutes to remove all traces of it

When was this?

theblakdavid · « **Reply #1533 on:** June 22, 2016, 02:12:23 PM »

Quote from: avromie7 on June 22, 2016, 02:09:19 PM

How recently did that change? The last time I did it it took me a few minutes to remove all traces of it

I've done that too.

Quote from: Work-for-ur-muny on June 22, 2016, 02:11:19 PM

When was this?

A few weeks ago.

Yammer · « **Reply #1534 on:** June 22, 2016, 02:17:21 PM »

Quote from: avromie7 on June 22, 2016, 02:09:19 PM

How recently did that change? The last time I did it it took me a few minutes to remove all traces of it

I spoke to him on Sunday.

ms4880 · « **Reply #1535 on:** June 22, 2016, 03:47:11 PM »

I thought the other ones are better than K9, which is why I wasn't considering it. Is it a very good option?

Thanks again.

cubicles · « **Reply #1536 on:** June 22, 2016, 03:58:25 PM »

k9 can be removed very ease

Live N Learn · « **Reply #1537 on:** June 22, 2016, 06:47:40 PM »

Quote from: cubicles on June 22, 2016, 03:58:25 PM

k9 can be removed very ease

+1 Anyone with a bit of knoledge, could remove it extremly easily.

Iz · « **Reply #1538 on:** June 22, 2016, 07:12:20 PM »

Slightly OT: What phone is available w/o text or internet? Only talk. Not with a hech'sher on it; just w/o text etc. Thanks.

Live N Learn · « **Reply #1539 on:** June 22, 2016, 07:33:03 PM »

Quote from: Iz on June 22, 2016, 07:12:20 PM

Slightly OT: What phone is available w/o text or internet? Only talk. Not with a hech'sher on it; just w/o text etc. Thanks.

I don't know if this helps, but some carriers could block text and web for you.

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