Author Topic: Internet Filters (Read 638524 times)

yitzf · « **Reply #1240 on:** September 22, 2015, 02:29:53 PM »

Quote from: Cheesecake on September 22, 2015, 02:09:22 PM

It all depends on how motivated the device holder is to access bad sites.
There are ways of installing even if Play Store is locked.

Then what is the point of the filter?

I know what you mean ( don't want to spell it out), is there any way to lock that option?

pcgeek · « **Reply #1241 on:** September 22, 2015, 02:31:17 PM »

Quote from: yitzf on September 22, 2015, 02:29:53 PM

Then what is the point of the filter?

I know what you mean ( don't want to spell it out), is there any way to lock that option?

Block file explorers?

Cheesecake · « **Reply #1242 on:** September 22, 2015, 02:34:55 PM »

Quote from: yitzf on September 22, 2015, 02:29:53 PM

Then what is the point of the filter?

I know what you mean ( don't want to spell it out), is there any way to lock that option?

There are still two reasons to filter: to not inadvertently access bad stuff, and to make it more difficult, which is helpful.

Lock the settings.

avromie7 · « **Reply #1243 on:** September 22, 2015, 03:11:00 PM »

Quote from: yitzf on September 22, 2015, 02:29:53 PM

Then what is the point of the filter?

I know what you mean ( don't want to spell it out), is there any way to lock that option?

As the saying goes, locks are not made for thieves

yitzf · « **Reply #1244 on:** September 22, 2015, 03:19:23 PM »

Quote from: Cheesecake on September 22, 2015, 02:34:55 PM

There are still two reasons to filter: to not inadvertently access bad stuff, and to make it more difficult, which is helpful.

Lock the settings.

Good point. I saw that option to lock all the settings.

Iz · « **Reply #1245 on:** September 23, 2015, 09:21:29 PM »

I've had a lot of trouble with K9 on my computer ("resolving host", see above...). What other filter is recommended that should not make trouble? I want a filter on the computer; not a third party that sees everything (like Nativ).
Also, is there a filter available for a Blackberry (I know, old fashioned...)? The only thing I'm aware of is GYE, which is not a filter; it completely disables the browse.
Thanks.

avromie7 · « **Reply #1246 on:** September 23, 2015, 09:25:47 PM »

Quote from: Iz on September 23, 2015, 09:21:29 PM

I've had a lot of trouble with K9 on my computer ("resolving host", see above...). What other filter is recommended that should not make trouble? I want a filter on the computer; not a third party that sees everything (like Nativ).
Also, is there a filter available for a Blackberry (I know, old fashioned...)? The only thing I'm aware of is GYE, which is not a filter; it completely disables the browse.
Thanks.

Try running malwarebytes and reinstalling k9

Iz · « **Reply #1247 on:** September 23, 2015, 09:55:30 PM »

Quote from: avromie7 on September 23, 2015, 09:25:47 PM

Try running malwarebytes and reinstalling k9

Thanks for replying, but I really had enough with k9. A/t else I could use?

Cheesecake · « **Reply #1248 on:** September 23, 2015, 09:58:27 PM »

Quote from: Iz on September 23, 2015, 09:55:30 PM

Thanks for replying, but I really had enough with k9. A/t else I could use?

Mobicip, Qustodio.

Iz · « **Reply #1249 on:** September 23, 2015, 10:02:45 PM »

Quote from: Cheesecake on September 23, 2015, 09:58:27 PM

Mobicip, Qustodio.

Thanks for replying.
Which would you recommend? Looking for simple, invisible, and preferably free.

Cheesecake · « **Reply #1250 on:** September 23, 2015, 10:11:48 PM »

I have never tried Qustodio on a PC . I briefly used Mobicip, and it seemed okay.

I threw out a couple of ideas to try, but I can't really give a recommendation.

yochiek93 · « **Reply #1251 on:** September 23, 2015, 10:54:34 PM »

Quote from: Iz on September 23, 2015, 09:21:29 PM

Also, is there a filter available for a Blackberry (I know, old fashioned...)? The only thing I'm aware of is GYE, which is not a filter; it completely disables the browser.
Thanks.

try tag my friend has it he says its great.

Yehuda25 · « **Reply #1252 on:** September 23, 2015, 11:00:55 PM »

Quote from: yochiek93 on September 23, 2015, 10:54:34 PM

try tag my friend has it he says its great.

+1 tag is usually very good.

Iz · « **Reply #1253 on:** September 23, 2015, 11:08:56 PM »

Quote from: yochiek93 on September 23, 2015, 10:54:34 PM

try tag my friend has it he says its great.

IIRC all they offer is GYE. Am I mistaken?

Work-for-ur-muny · « **Reply #1254 on:** September 24, 2015, 01:21:18 PM »

Quote from: Iz on September 23, 2015, 11:08:56 PM

IIRC all they offer is GYE. Am I mistaken?

You explain your situation and preferences to them and they'll find the right option that'll work for you.

cubicles · « **Reply #1255 on:** September 24, 2015, 02:15:19 PM »

Quote from: Iz on September 23, 2015, 11:08:56 PM

IIRC all they offer is GYE. Am I mistaken?

Kids safe browser

Iz · « **Reply #1256 on:** September 24, 2015, 02:35:33 PM »

Quote from: Work-for-ur-muny on September 24, 2015, 01:21:18 PM

You explain your situation and preferences to them and they'll find the right option that'll work for you.

Nope. I was right. I guess it's time to join this century.

Iz · « **Reply #1257 on:** September 24, 2015, 03:20:54 PM »

Quote from: Iz on September 24, 2015, 02:35:33 PM

Nope. I was right. I guess it's time to join this century.

Any recommendations for an Android phone? I'd like one with a real keyboard. I have VZW prepaid, and I'd like to keep it. So I would buy my own phone online. Where is the best place to buy? Amazon? Ebay? Somewhere else? All suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

Cheesecake · « **Reply #1258 on:** September 24, 2015, 03:48:55 PM »

Quote from: Iz on September 24, 2015, 02:35:33 PM

Nope. I was right. I guess it's time to join this century.

Isn't there a way to load Android apps on to a Blackberry?

Cheesecake · « **Reply #1259 on:** September 24, 2015, 03:50:14 PM »

Quote from: Iz on September 24, 2015, 03:20:54 PM

Any recommendations for an Android phone? I'd like one with a real keyboard. I have VZW prepaid, and I'd like to keep it. So I would buy my own phone online. Where is the best place to buy? Amazon? Ebay? Somewhere else? All suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

I don't think there are too many Androids with a physical keyboard. Blackberry is supposed to be coming out with one.

Topic Wiki

Author Topic: Internet Filters (Read 638524 times)