I’ve had quite an interesting time trying to find software I can use on my home PC which will help me moderate websites, applications and music for my children. You know like, an application that displays only “approved” child friendly websites, applications and music which can be easily invoked by clicking a button.
The concept is simple, and one would expect to have an array of products to choose from on open software market (open source, licensed, etc.) right? Apparently not! My choices are very limited and consist of only two options:
- A very costly enterprise approach with nifty endpoint appliances and such which is complete overkill for me.
- A very costly software approach which is built round the education sector and lays the foundations of a group policy approach which is not necessary here at home.
Both approaches are great, but what I’m looking for is a more simplistic approach to the management with perhaps foundations in open source. The software needs to not only be trusted and customizable, but also safe and easy for children to use by default! Continue reading “Parental Control Software” »
