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Best parental control softwarePros: excellent user interface, can set controls for multiple users, good for social networking, gamesCons: subscription required, only one license included, time control not good for multi-computer households
not avail.3285094922776891PC: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7
133 MHz or faster
80 MB of free hard disk space
128 MB of RAM minimum, 256 MB recommended
Mac: OS X Tiger (10.4) or later
PowerPC or Intel processor
40 MB of free hard disk spaceYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes1*Est. $20YesNoNet Nanny -
Most versatile parental controlsPros: very customizable for multiple users, controls Internet access and programs on hard drive, three-PC license, can be used outside the homeCons: annual subscription required, not the best user interface, no Mac version
not avail.CYBER PATROL896421002019PC: Windows 2000 Pro, XP Pro, XP Home, Vista, Windows 7
Pentium II or higher processor
256 MB RAM
30 MB free hard-disk space.NoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes3*Est. $20Yes30 daysCyberPatrol -
Best web-based parental controlsPros: encourages parent-child negotiation, web control good for PCs and Macs, easy remote configuration and reporting, it's free, at least for nowCons: might not stay free of charge, ineffective against unknown proxies
not avail.N/AN/APC: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7
300 MHz or faster
50 MB of free hard disk space
256 MB of RAM minimum, 512 MB recommended
Mac: OS X Leopard (10.5) or later
PowerPC or Intel processor
50 MB of free hard disk space
256 MB of RAM minimum, 512 MB recommendedYesNoNoYes (PC only)YesYesYesYesN/AN/AYesN/AOnlineFamily.Norton -
Best parental controls for MacsPros: can be installed on up to three computers, inexpensive extra licenses, very good remote management, can be used on Macs as well as PCsCons: not the most versatile, no real-time data analysis, slow browsing, weak program blocking
not avail.SYWT899490002003PC: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Pentium II 233 MHz or faster
5 MB of free hard disk space
128 MB of RAM
Mac: OS X Tiger (10.4) or later
PowerPC or Intel processor
10 MB of free hard disk space
800x600 screen resolution or better
128 MB of RAMYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYes3*Est. $17Yes30 daysSafe Eyes
