Filtering and Accountability Software
by Stuart Vogelman
Here are some filtering options. I recommend filtering and accountability combined. If I had to choose, I have found accountability more effective. However, I have used Cyberpatrol and it works reasonably well. However, you must give the password to your spouse or accountability partner. PERIOD.
Go to www.filterreview.com or www.internetfilterreview.com to get information and comparisons. This is an excellent site and resource.
www.cyberpatrol.com
N2H2 (Bess)
Symantec (I-Gear)
8e6 Technologies (R2000 or X-Stop)
Solid Oak (CyberSitter)
NetComply/711.Net
BSafeSchool/American Family Online
EduGuard/S4F
SurfClear
In addition there are ISP’s that automatically filter all content:
The providers below advertise family friendly filtered dial-up internet access through their internet service. They provide an alternative to ISP's such as AT&T, Mindspring, America Online (AOL) and Earthlink. I recommend Integrity Online.
American Family Network
Characterlink
CleanSurf
ClearSail
Crosswalk
Covenant Promotions
This.com (formerly)
Family Online Network
Family Based Internet
FamilyConnect Inc.
Family Safe Web
Exotrope.net
Fishnet.com
GFME Internet Services
Hedgebuilders
ICNet
Integrity Online
Internet4Families
MayberryUSA
Power OnLine Inc.
Rated G Online
Safe Access
www.iexalt.net
Agape Information Systems
pkFamily.com
Accountability software:
This is mandatory. These programs are easily installed on your computer. They track any all internet activity on your computer. All questionable sites are tracked and an email is sent you your accountability partner that receives a report either once or twice a month. You choose the accountability partner. If you turn the software off, that triggers a report to your partner. If you uninstall the software, the same thing happens. You choose how often the report is sent and to whom. This software is GREAT. I highly recommend it. I use www.x3watch.com because it is free. This software should be installed on all computers that you use that have internet access.
www.x3watch.net
www.netaccountability.net
www.8e6technologies.com
www.covenanteyes.org
For Macs: www.intego.com “Content Barrier”
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