Figure 11-14Use Software to Keep Grandkids Safer
Chapter 15 is all about how technology can keep your computer safe
from threats such as viruses and spyware, but in addition to these pro-
grams there are software products you can use to help your grandkids
stay safe online. These include the following:➟ Content filtering and safety settings (often called
parental controls) Browsers provide some content fil-
tering, to help you set boundaries for the types of
sites, text, and images returned in search results.
Operating systems, Internet service providers, and
Web portals provide safety settings that you can set
to filter content based on keywords or categories of
content (such as sexually explicit or violent content).
You can also use these programs to limit or monitor
your child’s online activities.
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