There are multiple different options for filtering information on the Internet for children. 


Firstly, you have the option within your browser(s) to filter websites accessible for children. Some helpful tips for that are located below: 
Chrome 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) 
Mozilla Firefox: https://www.wikihow.com/Block-Websites-on-Firefox
AND
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/block-and-unblock-websites-parental-controls-firef#firefox:mac:fx108
(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.)

Secondly, You can filter websites by creating users with restricted permission Settings on your device of the Mac or Windows device.
Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210387
Windows 10: https://www.howtogeek.com/666985/how-to-use-parental-controls-in-windows-10/

Windows 11: https://www.asus.com/us/support/FAQ/1048375/#Win11


Thirdly, 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) 
Overview: https://www.techradar.com/best/parental-control
AND
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-parental-control-software


Fourthly, 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:
1. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/adguard-adblocker/bgnkhhnnamicmpeenaelnjfhikgbkllg
2. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/naffoicfphgmlgikpcmghdooejkboifd
3. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/adblocker-ultimate/ohahllgiabjaoigichmmfljhkcfikeof/reviews
How to download and install a Chrome extension:
https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/answer/2664769?hl=en
Firefox Example:
1. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adguard-adblocker/?utm_source=addons.mozilla.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=search
How to download and install Firefox extensions:
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/find-and-install-add-ons-add-features-to-firefox
Also you can check out our Facebook groups discussion on this issue here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/364351110880414/search/?q=filter its part of our Facebook group “FreedomProject Academy Parent Teacher Collaborative located here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/364351110880414


Similarly, 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