Many have asked me for a list of good Internet filters and accountability programs. You can read Internet Filter and Parental Control Software Reviews, Top Ten Reviews, and Free Internet Filter Reviews.
Everyone has their favorites, but here’s my short list of filters:
- K9 Web Protection (free)
- x3watch.com (free and paid versions)
- OpenDNS (free and paid versions)
- Content Watch (offers a 25% discount to LDSMediaTalk readers)
Rather than just having a filter, you may want to consider a more comprehensive program with a filter and accountability software. For example, Covenant Eyes is a program that helps families stay clear of gambling, pornography, and other bad influences. Accountability software monitors and reports all Web activity to an Accountability Partner of your choice, thereby removing the temptation and secrecy of the Internet. The reports score Web sites to easily identify mature Web addresses, searches, and links. You can choose which services to use by each person in your family: accountability, filtering, or both. If you decide you want to try it, LDSMediaTalk readers can use the promocode saints to receive the first 30 days free.
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