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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 #2460 on: September 10, 2020, 06:17:19 PM »
I haven't tried them.

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2461 on: September 10, 2020, 07:10:38 PM »
Thanks! which one do you recommend?
Just based on the specs on the page,

The tag one has been updated more recently, and looks like it's more customizable and bug free.

The other one hasn't been updated since 2017 and says clearly it's under development.

They both have similar size user bases though.

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2462 on: September 23, 2020, 11:12:07 PM »
I uninstalled a filter but still getting this error when downloading Tapatalk.

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2463 on: September 23, 2020, 11:23:40 PM »
I uninstalled a filter but still getting this error when downloading Tapatalk.
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Tried restarting phone?
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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2464 on: September 23, 2020, 11:43:55 PM »
Tried restarting phone?
Yes, no change
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« Reply #2465 on: September 23, 2020, 11:45:45 PM »
Yes, no change
You may have to reinstall then disable the administrator privileges for that app
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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2466 on: September 24, 2020, 09:43:10 PM »
You may have to reinstall then disable the administrator privileges for that app

Better yet, I found the app in the settings app list, yet play doesn't see it as being installed. I think at this point the only way to fix it is a full reset
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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2467 on: September 24, 2020, 09:56:45 PM »
Better yet, I found the app in the settings app list, yet play doesn't see it as being installed. I think at this point the only way to fix it is a full reset
Did you try reinstalling the app?
Unless you don't mind, a system reset shouldn't be necessary
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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2468 on: September 29, 2020, 04:54:05 PM »
How is NetFree for filtering computers?
It seems like it is free.
Is there any reason to pay for the others?

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2469 on: September 29, 2020, 04:57:54 PM »
How is NetFree for filtering computers?

Works great. Do not feel any effect on speed. I find that it is much much cleaner than other filters.

Customer service is great and is open 24 hrs.

In short: I personally highly recommend it for those who genuinely want a cleaner experience.
But: Keep in mind that if something isn't kosher then they will not open it (unless they can clean it)

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2470 on: September 29, 2020, 05:11:36 PM »
Works great. Do not feel any effect on speed. I find that it is much much cleaner than other filters.

Customer service is great and is open 24 hrs.

In short: I personally highly recommend it for those who genuinely want a cleaner experience.
But: Keep in mind that if something isn't kosher then they will not open it (unless they can clean it)
Thank you.
1. So why are people paying around $100 a year for the others?
2. Can you make a special request to open something they consider not Kosher?
3. What about a typical website (i.e. Fox News) that may have pictures not for a Frum person - will it not open at all or do they block/blur the pictures?
4. Is there skin-tone covering?

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2471 on: September 29, 2020, 05:29:48 PM »
Thank you.
1. So why are people paying around $100 a year for the others?
Several possibilities:
1. They don't know about NetFree (NetFree does not advertise)
2. They do need something that NetFree does not open such as Facebook for example
2. Can you make a special request to open something they consider not Kosher?
I'm not sure.
I've heard that they do have a department that looks into such requests but I really don't have info about if it actually exists or how it works.
3. What about a typical website (i.e. Fox News) that may have pictures not for a Frum person - will it not open at all or do they block/blur the pictures?
The way they work is they review each website and if it is kosher (or can be koshered) then they open it for all the users. Additionally then have a staff of non-Jews in who check each picture in real time and if it is kosher then they open it for all the users. Otherwise they blur it.

Fox news specifically is blocked (as are most non-Jewish news sites) because they contain extremely problematic content such as celebrity news etc.
Fox business is open
4. Is there skin-tone covering?
No - images are blurred if then aren't kosher.

To date they've checked 886,991,350 pictures (according to their home page).
From my experience the review time for images is appx 15 seconds
Websites depend on the priority level which can be set. High priority is usually as fast as 5 minutes and you can see the estimated response times in your account.

In general I have the impression that it is an outstanding product but also that it won't work for some people because of specific needs.

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2472 on: September 29, 2020, 05:34:46 PM »
It seems like it is free.

It's not free (it was in the beginning) but it is cheaper than other options. It costs:
30 NIS in US and UK (Appx 8 USD, 7 GBP)
20 NIS in France
15 NIS in Israel

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2473 on: September 29, 2020, 05:36:42 PM »
Thank you for your help.

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2474 on: September 29, 2020, 05:37:59 PM »
It's not free (it was in the beginning) but it is cheaper than other options. It costs:
30 NIS in US and UK (Appx 8 USD, 7 GBP)
20 NIS in France
15 NIS in Israel
Monthly or annually?

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« Reply #2475 on: September 29, 2020, 05:38:42 PM »

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2476 on: September 29, 2020, 06:59:15 PM »
So, it's basically the same ~$100 a year as the others.

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2477 on: September 29, 2020, 09:17:31 PM »
So, it's basically the same ~$100 a year as the others.
In the US and UK correct.

But: You can put it on your network for the same price as putting it on one device...

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2478 on: September 30, 2020, 11:09:20 AM »
In the US and UK correct.

But: You can put it on your network for the same price as putting it on one device...
How? Works with FIOS?

I'm reading their spec sheet and it's not so clear.
https://netfree.link/wiki/Providers_and_prices

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« Reply #2479 on: September 30, 2020, 12:58:03 PM »
How? Works with FIOS?

I'm reading their spec sheet and it's not so clear.
https://netfree.link/wiki/Providers_and_prices

As that sheet states it is only for those in Israel. Those outside Israel need to install it on their device - including routers...

Any router that supports VPN (Most do) can be used. I use it and it works great.

See 1.200.ovh and https://netfree.link/wiki/NetFree_VPN