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Just thought i would put my 2 cents in.
One way to stop a site from comming up is to add it to your HOSTS file... An example entry would be:
127.0.0.1 www.porn.com
make sure that you put the 127.0.0.1 before any site...
you can find the HOSTS file by just doing a search. Open it with notepad or wordpad.
after you save the file try to go to the site... poof it is gone
One way to stop a site from comming up is to add it to your HOSTS file... An example entry would be:
127.0.0.1 www.porn.com
make sure that you put the 127.0.0.1 before any site...
you can find the HOSTS file by just doing a search. Open it with notepad or wordpad.
after you save the file try to go to the site... poof it is gone
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Originally Posted by dewman
Just thought i would put my 2 cents in.
One way to stop a site from comming up is to add it to your HOSTS file...
- You have to do that for each and every site that you want to block.
- You would (obviously) have to know the URL of every site that you want to deny access to.
- The kid could remove the host file entries in less time than it took to put them there.
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Unfortunately, one of the drawbacks of programs like Cybersitter, NetNanny, etc. is that they can actually block legitimate sites and/or content. Their filter lists are not perfect, and can sometimes be a bit too "conservative".
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well... switch to a secure windows and deny access to the hosts file... come on people... there are always ways to do things... there are always ways to undo things also... but set it up correctly and it is not likely that the child is going to be able to undo it.
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Originally Posted by dfederman
Hello. I'd like some advice on simple Internet controls for a 16-year-old who habitually visits porn sites. I monitor him closely, but if I step out of the room even briefly, I find porn sites in the history. He gets grounded or whatever, banned from the computer, promises he won't do it again, needs the Internet for schoolwork, and the whole cycle starts again. I tried a ContentWatch trial, but it was unwieldy. I read the thread from Ambalee, about the futility of trying to control an adult partner's porn addiction. This is different, as a youngster is involved and I also have a 12-year-old who is overhearing all this. It's very disturbing and I could use some help.
Thank you.
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Originally Posted by dewman
well... switch to a secure windows and deny access to the hosts file... come on people... there are always ways to do things... there are always ways to undo things also... but set it up correctly and it is not likely that the child is going to be able to undo it.
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Ya know what, so what if Netnany or the like is too restrictive!. The reason it's there to start with is you have a kid who can't help himself. The consequences are he has to deal with a filter. You want the filter off? Get it together. There...that's my 2 cents.
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One idea is to disconnect and remove the internet cable during the homework sessions, or put a call restrictor on the phone line which prevents using certain phone numbers (dialup) without dialing a password. I did this years ago when I had kids at home.
Most likely the teen is using the net for research (just researching some stuff he shouldn't be in the midst of what he should be).
I think giving him his own computer, if connected to the net, will just encourage the behavior, though it would keep the offensive material away from the rest of the family.
You may find some helpful articles here:
http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2....chWV=0&Start=1
I think giving him his own computer, if connected to the net, will just encourage the behavior, though it would keep the offensive material away from the rest of the family.
You may find some helpful articles here:
http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2....chWV=0&Start=1
Links to help you help yourself :
Protect Your PC & Avoid Infections -- http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread27519.html
Cleanup Procedures & Tools -- http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread27570.html
Infection Removal & HijackThis Use -- http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread28196.html
Protect Your PC & Avoid Infections -- http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread27519.html
Cleanup Procedures & Tools -- http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread27570.html
Infection Removal & HijackThis Use -- http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread28196.html
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