![]() ![]() and - (allowing google analytics, ad tracking, etc.) (required to allow the App Store to download updates) At minimum, the following two are required in order for the Mac to function properly: “ Always Allow” - There will be sites that a person legitimately needs to access that are blocked by default. Other possibilities: Some people may need to add in order to prevent access to the available erotica. Others may want to block or, at minimum, (to prevent access to the repository of pictures). I recommend, at minimum, including the following, as it is a required step for the iPhone management, which I will discuss in that section: “ Always Block” - This is helpful for someone who struggles with a particular site that is not included in the K9 categories. This allows you to block and/or allow specific sites. (I dont use any, but this may be helpful for some) Web Site Exceptions Under “ Other Categories”, select the following: Under “ Commonly Blocked Categories”, select the following: ![]() TIP: Remember to click “ Save” at the bottom right of each screen after making any changes. Note that this will change per user and per need. I have found that the default settings for K9 are insufficient, and below are my recommended customizations. Next, go to the “ Configure K9 Web Protection” icon located in your Launchpad (or in the “K9 Web Protection” folder in your Applications list). If you do not know how to install an application on your Mac, you can find basic instructions on how to do so here, and somewhat more detailed instructions here (pages 15-19) Do not register the product with an address that you have access to. It is CRITICAL that you use your accountability partner’s email address for the license request. Prior to configuration, you will need to download and install the application. As such, K9 is my recommendation, and the following are my recommended steps for a secure configuration of K9 on your Mac: ![]() In fact, I once called in an issue to technical support for one of the above products, and was told by one of their support engineers “ umm ya, I guess thats a big hole. I’ve used all of the other programs, and found holes in each of them sometimes gaping holes. Second, having as many users as possible accessing one of their flagship products ( the sophisticated technology behind the K9 web-filter) allows them to build a better high-end corporate product. Yes, free! Why free? Two reasons: First, Bluecoat, a corporate Information Security firm, officially offers K9 free as a part of their " Corporate Social Responsibility" program. Unfortunately, the most often overlooked option is, in my experienced opinion, the best product: K9 Web Protection. Pros: Simple to use wide range of categories.Ĭons: Limited functions not multi-user customizable.Ĭonclusions: Worth a look for parents unsure about filtering software.There are multiple solutions available for content filtering on your computer Net Nanny, Norton Family Premiere, WebWatcher, MCafee, etc. The biggest drawback is that the system doesn't allow separate user accounts, meaning it isn't much use if you have children of different ages. For example, you can allow a child overall access to social networking tools, but block it when they are supposed to be doing homework. One particularly neat tool is the ability to automatically set different controls at different times. They can also block any sites that contain particular words. Parents can manually add specific websites that they want to block. Though working with "block lists" such as this can give mixed results, there are some additional tools for extra protections. These categories include certain types of pop-up advert, so parents can use the program as protection for themselves! It works in a simple format, categorising websites into 69 different categories and letting the parent decide which categories should be blocked. Unlike some parental control software that works on applications such as chat rooms and instant messaging, this is solely a website blocking tool. That's not the case with K9 Web Protection, however: it doesn't do a great deal, but what it does, it does well. When it comes to free software, something isn't always better than nothing: "freebies" can clog up system resources and slow down machines. ![]()
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