5 Simple Methods To Block Adult Sites From Your Tech-Savvy Kids Computer

If your kids are spending a lot of time on computer, surfing the Internet, there could be a chance that they may sometimes accidentally get into adult sites, which you definitely not like them to see.

The language on the site might not be something you want your kids to read and the pictures on the site may be of things that you don't want your children to see. Well, it is nearly impossible for you to monitor your kids computer activity and need a solution that stops them to see from vising adult content even while you aren't around to watch over them.

However, there are couple of options such as, YouTube has a safety mode to block videos that are not appropriate for children. You can also configure the OpenDNS with your router to block an entire category of websites, which has violent or adult content.

SEE ALSO: Yu Yutopia: 10 Best And Worst Features Of World's Powerful Smartphone

There are some software like NetNanny to lock site and monitor your children activity on the computer and also automatically restrict them from visiting sites that are not meant for them.

However, if you want to protect your kids from seeing adult content or violent sites, then this post will give you all the methods to block such sites from your kids computer. Read on to know more.

Tip 1:

SafeSearch can help you block inappropriate or explicit images from your Google Search results. The SafeSearch filter isn't 100 percent accurate, but it helps you avoid most violent and adult content.

Tip 2:

Firefox allows to block websites using the add ons. You can find lots of parental control add ons for Firefox browser.

Tip 3:

Follow the below steps to stop access to violent and adult content on Internet Explorer.

Open Internet Explorer
Go to Tools >> Internet Options >> Content
Enable Content Advisor
Use "Ratings" Tab and set rating levels for: language, nudity, sex and violence.

Tip 4:

Microsoft Family Safety is a free parental control software, which is a part of Windows Essentials. Is is a powerful program that is integrated with Windows and offers additional features to block inappropriate sites.

Tip 5:

If your are looking for a more simple solution, instead of changing in settings. Then get FamilyShield software and install to your kids computer.