There are multiple different options for filtering information on the Internet for children.
First, you have the option within your browser(s) to filter websites accessible for children. Some helpful tips for that are located below:
Chrome: Google does not have the built in capability to block entire websites however you should be able to block certain content in websites at the following webpage: chrome://settings/content (Copy and Paste this Link) (Hint: Most modern websites use JavaScript so if you block a site from using that; the website should not work or only work partially; you can edit those settings here: chrome://settings/content/javascript) (Copy and Paste this Link)
Edge: Microsoft uses its 'Microsoft Family' tool for website filtering today.
How to set up Microsoft Family can be found here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/getting-started-with-microsoft-family-safety-b6280c9d-38d7-82ff-0e4f-a6cb7e659344 and for a more step by step: https://www.asus.com/us/support/FAQ/1048375/#Win11
How to set up website filtering on Microsoft Edge can be found here: https://fpeusa.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/43000701306
(Please call us at 920-931-0660 if you have any problems with this tool as it can be confusing)
Safari: Apple has a built in feature in Mac that allows you to block websites according to your preferences. See directions for help: https://fpeusa.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/43000744231 see Apple Help: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210387
(Keep in mind for this option that you may block a URL but that does not mean the filter will block the whole website. So for example, just because you blocked www.facebook.com does not mean www.facebook.com/users is blocked.)
Second, there are various software(s) you can install to help lock down your computer from harmful content as well.
Websites to Software(s) (We have not tested these applications out in our live environment)
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Third, There are browser extensions that act as a blocking software for unneeded content. (There are extensions with built in lists that will block Ads, porn, unwanted websites etc.)
Chrome Examples:
How to download and install a Chrome extension:
Edge Example:
https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/adguard-adblocker/pdffkfellgipmhklpdmokmckkkfcopbh
P.S. Malware can be caught not just on malicious websites but malicious downloads, ads etc. Malware likes to hide in various different ads on game websites or even Christian websites. Malware is hard to get away from in todays environment.
If you would like to talk about this and get a deeper analysis of what you can do to protect your students please call me at 920-749-3793 and ask for Tech Dave or Tech Alex
Issue/Product | Unwanted ads and malicious content |
Version # | 4.0 |
Solution or Work-around | Work-around |
