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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
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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 #2840 on: November 15, 2023, 12:08:23 AM »
I have Techloq with different filtering levels for different users tied to their windows login.
Do you happen to know if it's possible to add a second user to techloq and have that user's internet blocked completely? I can't find that info on techloq's website without actually purchasing the user.
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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2841 on: November 15, 2023, 12:10:53 AM »
Do you happen to know if it's possible to add a second user to techloq and have that user's internet blocked completely? I can't find that info on techloq's website without actually purchasing the user.
Thanks!
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« Reply #2842 on: November 15, 2023, 12:11:36 AM »
Call Techloq
Unless someone happens to know offhand :)
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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2843 on: November 15, 2023, 01:07:42 AM »
Unless someone happens to know offhand :)
You can make 2 users and have a custom profile for each so presumably you can change whatever options you want for that user.

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« Reply #2844 on: November 15, 2023, 08:21:29 AM »
Do you happen to know if it's possible to add a second user to techloq and have that user's internet blocked completely? I can't find that info on techloq's website without actually purchasing the user.
Thanks!
100%, but a block plan is free so you don't need to purchase anything. Simply contact Techloq - call or use the contact form on their site or even just email - and they will add a block plan to your account with an install code for the computer it will be on.
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« Reply #2845 on: November 15, 2023, 08:24:52 AM »
100%, but a block plan is free so you don't need to purchase anything. Simply contact Techloq - call or use the contact form on their site or even just email - and they will add a block plan to your account with an install code for the computer it will be on.
That's what I was hoping for! So a block plan can coexist for another user on a computer where one user has the regular plan?
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« Reply #2846 on: November 15, 2023, 09:02:58 AM »
That's what I was hoping for! So a block plan can coexist for another user on a computer where one user has the regular plan?
Slow down. You meant two users on the same computer? That you probably will have to pay for. I guess ask them directly.
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« Reply #2847 on: November 15, 2023, 09:47:03 AM »
Slow down. You meant two users on the same computer? That you probably will have to pay for. I guess ask them directly.
Yup, two users on the same computer.
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« Reply #2848 on: November 16, 2023, 09:00:58 AM »

Yup, two users on the same computer.
That you probably will have to pay for. I guess ask them directly.
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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2849 on: November 28, 2023, 01:28:26 PM »
I'm getting a Chromebook for my child for schoolwork. What are the best filtering options? If the Google account we set up for her is a children's account, will the parental controls enable us to fully control what and when she has access to?

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« Reply #2850 on: November 28, 2023, 02:07:18 PM »
I'm getting a Chromebook for my child for schoolwork. What are the best filtering options? If the Google account we set up for her is a children's account, will the parental controls enable us to fully control what and when she has access to?
Qustodio works better than Google’s family link in my experience

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« Reply #2851 on: November 28, 2023, 02:28:07 PM »
Qustodio works better than Google’s family link in my experience

Thanks, can you share any specifics of what it does better?

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« Reply #2852 on: November 28, 2023, 03:28:50 PM »
Thanks, can you share any specifics of what it does better?
it covers both the browser through an extension and the Android system as an app and also installs as a VPN to prevent anything from getting through that you don't want.It can block or alert certain categories with the option to blacklist or whitelist any app or site. It does not require a child google account

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« Reply #2853 on: November 28, 2023, 03:36:59 PM »
Thanks

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« Reply #2854 on: November 29, 2023, 09:41:25 AM »
I'm getting a Chromebook for my child for schoolwork. What are the best filtering options? If the Google account we set up for her is a children's account, will the parental controls enable us to fully control what and when she has access to?
In my opinion its always better to get a paid for filter then a free one. The paid ones are much more reliable.

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« Reply #2855 on: November 29, 2023, 09:57:22 AM »
In my opinion its always better to get a paid for filter then a free one. The paid ones are much more reliable.

Intuitively, that feels true to me too, though there are plenty of free antivirus progams (for instance) that are far better than most paid programs, especially when they are from cmpanies like Microsoft and Google. I'm just wondering if there are shortcomings to Google's controls that you could point to specifically.

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« Reply #2856 on: November 29, 2023, 11:27:03 AM »
Intuitively, that feels true to me too, though there are plenty of free antivirus progams (for instance) that are far better than most paid programs, especially when they are from cmpanies like Microsoft and Google. I'm just wondering if there are shortcomings to Google's controls that you could point to specifically.
Nope, i dont know anything about googles filters. It's just a general rule.
Is there any reason you don't want to use the same filter that you use for your child?

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2857 on: December 01, 2023, 09:08:46 AM »
what options if any are there to prevent receiving and making calls to 1800 numbers that are adult content?
It appears us mobile home service and Tello cell service dont have any block for this  any other options?

Even talk or talk/text only plans seem potentially problematic

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2858 on: December 01, 2023, 10:00:20 AM »
what options if any are there to prevent receiving and making calls to 1800 numbers that are adult content?
It appears us mobile home service and Tello cell service dont have any block for this  any other options?

Even talk or talk/text only plans seem potentially problematic
Which carrier does have blocks?

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2859 on: December 01, 2023, 10:38:57 AM »
what options if any are there to prevent receiving and making calls to 1800 numbers that are adult content?
It appears us mobile home service and Tello cell service dont have any block for this  any other options?

Even talk or talk/text only plans seem potentially problematic
Look into https://www.connekttoday.com/
maybe they have that option. Other than that, doubt there are any other carriers that have a block like that