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Monitor Your Child on the Internet

Ensure internet safety for your child by using internet monitoring software.

Chat Watch- Chat Watch monitors and records all chats and/or instant messengers your child may use. It logs the date and time, plus both sides of the online conversation. It has an optional stealth mode and your child will never know it is there. A password is needed to access the program and you can have chat logs emailed to you. You can also schedule when chatting is allowed and not allowed to take place; this feature eliminates chats in the middle of the night. You can also block certain or all messengers.

CyberPatrol 7.5- CyberPatrol monitors Internet activity and tells you the surfing habits of the user(s), where they go, what time the go, and for how long. The program can also block harmful sites, news groups, and images. This feature lets you know your child will be OK using the computer even if you are not there. CyberPatrol can also restricts chats and instant messaging and prevents personal information from being revealed. With this program you can limit online time, know how long your children are using certain programs, limit the time your kids can use different programs, stop dangerous downloads, and protect your privacy. Your private information will be filtered out before leaving your computer which keeps everyone in the home safe.

CYBERsitter- CYBERsitter records all instant messaging conversations and tells you who your kids have been talking to. The program also has over 30 categories of filtering where you get to make all the rules. The system blocks unsuitable websites even before you find out about them. You also have the control to block certain sites, specify how long your kids can use the Internet, and you can view a log of all Internet activity. CYBERsitter will also send a daily report to you email address.

BeAware- BeAware combines several programs into one. This program includes Chat Watch (described above), Screen Watch, Mail Watch, User Activity, and Browser Watch. Screen Watch takes a snapshot of all Internet activity. Mail Watch records all the email, the times, dates, and email addresses your child corresponds with. Mail Watch will record their Yahoo, Hotmail, and Outlook Express emails. User Activity creates a list of all the programs used on the computer and lets you know where they are located. You will be given the name of the program, the time it was used, and how to delete the program. Browser Watch records every Internet address your child goes to, plus you will know the time, date, and the amount of time spent on the page.

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