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Cool thing they also have there is an extensive list of filtering options:
https://filters.pluckeye.net/

Filters for PC:
Call TAG 718-225-5824 (718-Call-TAG)
www.usanativ.com           8-12/mo 95-140/yr per 2 devices     
www.techloq.com (Windows)            9.49/mo 99.49/yr per device
www.NetFree.link (Windows)            free
www.netsafepro.com           10-12/mo per device 9-10/mo additional
www.netsparkmobile.com/ (Android and Windows)            9.50/mo 89/yr per device
www.covenanteyes.com/services/internet-filtering / http://webchaver.org/filtering.php           15.99/mo unlimited devices scree captures
www.netnanny.com (Android, iOS, PC, Mac)           40/yr 55/yr per device
https://truple.io (Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook [iOS coming soon]) - randomly captures and shares screenshots with accountability partner.                                    5-16/mo 50-160/yr (ranging from 1-unlimited devices)

http://www.livigent.com
==built on Livigent==
www.meshimer.com                      8-15/mo per device
www.geder.org
www.gentechsolution.com                   39/qtr per device

More info see https://venishmartem.com/

Israel
https://www.tagisrael.org/
http://www.etrog.net.il/
http://www.enativ.com/
http://netfree.link/
http://www.rimon.net.il/
http://shomer.shoresh.org.il/

For Windows Phone
www.safekiddo.com/en_us/

For Android
https://truple.io/androidfilter.html (Free android filter)

For iPhone/iPad/iOs
Check out their quite easy and powerful content restrictions.
Suggestion: Have someone else have the password (or half and half with a spouse) and do the following:
Lock installing apps + remove browser + add apps you need (possible rules: no games, no sports, no entertainment, etc.).
[Occasionally an app will have a built in browser/or need to access a certain website - just go back in to settings (with password) and add that website].
There is time restrictions and more features too.
(May not be enough for teenagers - consult your own advisers - this solution sure beats doing nothing and there is no excuse)

DNS
https://www.opendns.com/ (can be used in routers or directly in PC) - Free
https://cleanbrowsing.org

Pricing info may not be accurate and is only on full filters (not email only), feel free to correct, and does not include installation costs. I am working on a comprehensive comparison list
here it is
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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2040 on: April 28, 2019, 09:23:36 PM »

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2041 on: April 29, 2019, 03:27:34 AM »
K9 web protection is dead.
https://support.symantec.com/en_US/K9WebProtection.html

It isn't clear what will happen to users who already have K9 installed if they don't uninstall it.

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2042 on: April 29, 2019, 05:13:13 PM »
Is there anything similar to webchaver (ie just sends the history log) that doesn't use a VPN?
I currently use webchaver but the VPN is really slowing down my phone

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2043 on: April 29, 2019, 07:09:38 PM »
@Yisroel Tech can you be enticed to update the wiki?

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2044 on: April 29, 2019, 07:37:08 PM »
Is there anything similar to webchaver (ie just sends the history log) that doesn't use a VPN?
I currently use webchaver but the VPN is really slowing down my phone
I am very happy with truple https://truple.io/

It takes a screenshot every few minutes and you can blur it for privacy. It works on Android and Windows. I'm not in any way affiliated with it but I'll be happy to answer any questions.

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« Reply #2045 on: April 29, 2019, 08:14:26 PM »
I am very happy with truple https://truple.io/

It takes a screenshot every few minutes and you can blur it for privacy. It works on Android and Windows. I'm not in any way affiliated with it but I'll be happy to answer any questions.
Sounds like the answer I'm looking for.

Does it slow down the phone at all?

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2046 on: April 29, 2019, 08:37:11 PM »
Sounds like the answer I'm looking for.

Does it slow down the phone at all?
Not in my experience. I can't tell any difference in speed since installing it. I do have a fairly new phone though. They have a free trial, so no risk trying it out I suppose...

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« Reply #2047 on: April 29, 2019, 10:16:04 PM »
Not in my experience. I can't tell any difference in speed since installing it. I do have a fairly new phone though. They have a free trial, so no risk trying it out I suppose...
Ok thanks for the help

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« Reply #2048 on: April 29, 2019, 10:18:26 PM »
...still unfortunately lots of things that slip by (especially images - their image filter is a total joke. if it is turned on you won't find a clean picture of an apple (i guess they think apples are inappropriate:) ) but you will still see other images that you don't want to see and with it off it won't get in your way but essentially you don't have a filter...

... I prefer NetFree...

...NetFree takes a unique approach to the image problem...

sites in NetFree are also checked manually. after it is checked and determined to be kosher, it no longer has to be checked again for any user. they also have a text robot to remove offensive language and a customized filter for shopping sites.

i have been using it since its founding around 5 years ago and i still recommend it to all. it is non profit and is just here to help the klal and to make a 100% solution available to all.

Disclaimer: i do not work for NetFree nor have i received any benefit from them (other than their great product - at full cost like any costumer) i do volunteer for NetFree and i do not and have not received any benefit from NetFree.

please reply with any questions and i will try to address IYH.
Sorry for my language but this post stinks!

Besides the point that you are berating other good solutions, although according to you they are not as good. Such a long post promoting a service coming from a first-time poster, and then claiming that you are just a happy user is somewhat ridiculous.

Besides the point that you do not address, that from what I can see this doesn't have any real deep-system client that prevents using the internet completely unfiltered. In which case - I'm not sure it is the case, but judging from the guides they have - it is a total joke for anyone (which is everyone) that has admin access to the PC or has a tiny bit of tech knowledge!

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2049 on: April 29, 2019, 10:51:35 PM »
@Yisroel Tech can you be enticed to update the wiki?
The Wiki is not mine... everyone can edit away as they see fit  ;)

I did some editing, removing K9, adding Techloq, and updated some info and organized a bit.

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« Reply #2050 on: April 29, 2019, 11:58:03 PM »
The Wiki is not mine... everyone can edit away as they see fit  ;)

I did some editing, removing K9, adding Techloq, and updated some info and organized a bit.
Thank you!

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2051 on: April 29, 2019, 11:59:54 PM »
The discontinuance of K9 is going up be a major loss for the frum community. It is still widely used.

I'm still unclear whether it will stop working for those that already have it installed.

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2052 on: April 30, 2019, 12:22:57 AM »
The discontinuance of K9 is going up be a major loss for the frum community. It is still widely used.

I'm still unclear whether it will stop working for those that already have it installed.
It will technically work for the time being, but no updates means no new classifications. Also no new licenses (for fresh installs with the executable.)

But - and that's the worst of them money hungry company... - they released an uninstall tool (no password need I guess, otherwise you don't need a tool) so it is basically extremely easy to remove.

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2054 on: April 30, 2019, 12:58:47 AM »
Is there anything similar to k9?
Unfortunately not. Nor in simplicity and ease of use, neither in being completely free.

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« Reply #2055 on: April 30, 2019, 02:21:56 AM »
It will technically work for the time being, but no updates means no new classifications. Also no new licenses (for fresh installs with the executable.)
 
I thought there hasn't been any updates since 2013, when Symantec bought K9 and announced it was no longer supported. I'm not sure if classifications have been updated in years already.

Can K9 still be freshly installed with an already obtained license?

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« Reply #2056 on: April 30, 2019, 02:24:25 AM »
Unfortunately not. Nor in simplicity and ease of use, neither in being completely free.
Opendns seems attractive to me. What's the downside?

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« Reply #2057 on: April 30, 2019, 04:19:44 AM »
Sorry for my language but this post stinks!

Besides the point that you are berating other good solutions, although according to you they are not as good. Such a long post promoting a service coming from a first-time poster, and then claiming that you are just a happy user is somewhat ridiculous.

Besides the point that you do not address, that from what I can see this doesn't have any real deep-system client that prevents using the internet completely unfiltered. In which case - I'm not sure it is the case, but judging from the guides they have - it is a total joke for anyone (which is everyone) that has admin access to the PC or has a tiny bit of tech knowledge!
Not agreeing or denying anything, but NetFree is indeed a very good filter. They have a program on Windows that will block  the entire Internet connection if you're not connected to their server... The only way to bypass NetFree was with SSH tunneling, which didn't always work, and they required to register it with them... I don't think any of the US filters come close to them, and yes it might have some downsides to.
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« Reply #2058 on: April 30, 2019, 10:32:32 AM »
Opendns seems attractive to me. What's the downside?

The 3 seconds it takes to change your dns and poof, you're no longer using opendns
If it's not free shipping it's not worth it.

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« Reply #2059 on: April 30, 2019, 10:34:08 AM »
Unfortunately not. Nor in simplicity and ease of use, neither in being completely free.

I'm confused as to why they claim that norton antivirus is the solution to it  ??? ???

"The Norton Solution most like K9 Web Protection is Norton Antivirus Plus."
If it's not free shipping it's not worth it.