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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 #2620 on: July 29, 2021, 08:54:09 PM »
I believe all "official" filters will disable hotspot. (If you remove the browser using ADB hotspot will still work.)
If I uninstalled some stuff with ADB, but now I can't open settings on the phone and ADB doesn't recognize device, any options other than wiping the phone and redo it?
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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2621 on: August 22, 2021, 03:22:00 PM »
Open internet, just filter pictures, for windows. Suggestions?

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2622 on: November 22, 2021, 11:01:13 PM »
Tried Purifeye filter. Not for me, didn't work.
I felt like it was their beta tester. I'll pass when I have to pay to use the filter and the need to contact support every day.

Tried netspark, or rather am currently using netspark,  but not a happy camper. Very buggy and slow.
   Yes I'll forego the crazy speed without a filter and Wait a second or 2 delay every time I search but it has to be a decent filter.
 
Blocks sites it shouldn't be. For example random items on Amazon.
 And doesn't allow me to load many apps. From T-mobile Tuesday app, tracfone app, swappa.com and many more.
 The YouTube filter is not a filter, it has a brain of its own, some videos are blurry some are not.
 Apps are not filtered. Filled with adds and lots more.
 So either I'm just not understanding what a filter is supposed to do. Or you're not supposed to have any internet?
   I get it that nothing is perfect. Buy to pay a $100 for such a filter I'm just not sure I'm getting it.

  Is is gentech or any other filter out there any better? I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S10 if that makes a difference.

  Any suggestions from you guys or anyone that has experience or is happy with their filter?
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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2623 on: November 22, 2021, 11:09:07 PM »
Tried Purifeye filter. Not for me, didn't work.
I felt like it was their beta tester. I'll pass when I have to pay to use the filter and the need to contact support every day.

Tried netspark, or rather am currently using netspark,  but not a happy camper. Very buggy and slow.
   Yes I'll forego the crazy speed without a filter and Wait a second or 2 delay every time I search but it has to be a decent filter.
 
Blocks sites it shouldn't be. For example random items on Amazon.
 And doesn't allow me to load many apps. From T-mobile Tuesday app, tracfone app, swappa.com and many more.
 The YouTube filter is not a filter, it has a brain of its own, some videos are blurry some are not.
 Apps are not filtered. Filled with adds and lots more.
 So either I'm just not understanding what a filter is supposed to do. Or you're not supposed to have any internet?
   I get it that nothing is perfect. Buy to pay a $100 for such a filter I'm just not sure I'm getting it.

  Is is gentech or any other filter out there any better? I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S10 if that makes a difference.

  Any suggestions from you guys or anyone that has experience or is happy with their filter?

I'm not very familiar with phone filters but I do know that on pc NetFree is great.

I do know that without root filtering apps on android is a challenge since they only rely on root certificates.

Did you try contacting TAG? They are knowledgeable and can tell you if there is a solution for you.

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2624 on: November 22, 2021, 11:13:32 PM »

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2625 on: November 23, 2021, 12:01:56 AM »
Yes
Ive had a relatively good experience with gentech

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2626 on: November 23, 2021, 12:10:36 AM »
Ive had a relatively good experience with gentech
Haven't tried the others but gentech slows my phone down majorly. And not to mention the fact that it blocks tons of stuff. Like I've had to part with Google assistant because they couldn't figure out how to filter it.
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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2627 on: November 23, 2021, 06:01:51 AM »
Haven't tried the others but gentech slows my phone down majorly. And not to mention the fact that it blocks tons of stuff. Like I've had to part with Google assistant because they couldn't figure out how to filter it.

Have you tried calling again? the hertz app on my phone suddenly stopped working and I tried a few times to get them to fix it (via email) but nothing worked, finally I called up in frustration and the person I got fixed it in a second, I asked him what finally changed and he said you have to know where to look.

Side note: If emailing doesn't get you anywhere then call because they will have you try the affected app/service while they are watching on their end so they can see exactly what part is getting blocked.
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« Reply #2628 on: November 23, 2021, 01:27:47 PM »
I have Netspark serviced by safetech and I'm very happy. (location Israel)
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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2629 on: December 01, 2021, 01:02:10 AM »
Tried Purifeye filter. Not for me, didn't work.
I felt like it was their beta tester. I'll pass when I have to pay to use the filter and the need to contact support every day.

Tried netspark, or rather am currently using netspark,  but not a happy camper. Very buggy and slow.
   Yes I'll forego the crazy speed without a filter and Wait a second or 2 delay every time I search but it has to be a decent filter.
 
Blocks sites it shouldn't be. For example random items on Amazon.
 And doesn't allow me to load many apps. From T-mobile Tuesday app, tracfone app, swappa.com and many more.
 The YouTube filter is not a filter, it has a brain of its own, some videos are blurry some are not.
 Apps are not filtered. Filled with adds and lots more.
 So either I'm just not understanding what a filter is supposed to do. Or you're not supposed to have any internet?
   I get it that nothing is perfect. Buy to pay a $100 for such a filter I'm just not sure I'm getting it.

  Is is gentech or any other filter out there any better? I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S10 if that makes a difference.

  Any suggestions from you guys or anyone that has experience or is happy with their filter?
Haven't tried the others but gentech slows my phone down majorly. And not to mention the fact that it blocks tons of stuff. Like I've had to part with Google assistant because they couldn't figure out how to filter it.
Try Meshimer?

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2630 on: December 01, 2021, 01:03:09 AM »
Try Meshimer?
To strict for me personally
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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2631 on: December 01, 2021, 01:26:50 AM »
To strict for me personally
Don't you get to choose what you want to block?

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« Reply #2632 on: December 01, 2021, 10:12:22 AM »
Haven't tried the others but gentech slows my phone down majorly. And not to mention the fact that it blocks tons of stuff. Like I've had to part with Google assistant because they couldn't figure out how to filter it.
Try Meshimer?

Meshimer and Gentech are both Livigent based... that means that if it is true that Gentech is what slows down his phone then it won't help to switch to Meshimer.

Try to contact TAG. They have something new for Android.

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« Reply #2633 on: December 02, 2021, 03:59:26 PM »
Try Meshimer?


Meshimer and Gentech are both Livigent based... that means that if it is true that Gentech is what slows down his phone then it won't help to switch to Meshimer.

Try to contact TAG. They have something new for Android.
Can you elaborate?

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2634 on: December 06, 2021, 12:05:13 PM »

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2635 on: December 06, 2021, 12:14:53 PM »
(livigent filter) I have noticed that when using Google to type via voice there is a delay and it sometimes doesn't catch certain words. Is this because if the filter?

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« Reply #2636 on: December 06, 2021, 12:20:48 PM »
On what?
On the "They have something new for Android"

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2637 on: December 06, 2021, 01:25:43 PM »
On the "They have something new for Android"

It's called MB Smart.

I've seen it on devices but I don't know much about it.

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2638 on: December 06, 2021, 01:35:55 PM »
It's called MB Smart.

I've seen it on devices but I don't know much about it.
Thanks for the name!

Seems more like a blocking thing, not a filter: https://tagatlanta.org/filters/

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Re: Internet Filters
« Reply #2639 on: December 08, 2021, 12:19:46 PM »
Thanks for the name!

Seems more like a blocking thing, not a filter: https://tagatlanta.org/filters/

I have it and it works very well for those who don't need a browser. It costs only $30 a year and can only be done through TAG. It has an option with a Kosher APP store that has many pre approved apps.