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Parental Control Software
- Best parental control software CyberPatrol 7.6 *Est. $40
- Best for multiple computers Safe Eyes 5.0 *Est. $50
- Easiest parental filter to use Net Nanny 5.6 *Est. $50
- Integrated parental controls Windows Vista Parental Controls *Est. $100
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Best parental control software
- Flexible configuration options
- Customizable for multiple users
- Can block access to hard drive, as well as Internet
- Can be installed on up to three computers
- Requires annual subscription
Reviewers say the big advantage of CyberPatrol 7.6 parental control software is its versatility. This software program covers 13 categories of questionable content, allowing parents to choose which categories to block. Parents can block entire websites or just objectionable content within web pages, and they can even choose which words to block. This Windows-only program also allows you to restrict access to programs on the computer's hard drive, such as games or finance software. (The latest version of CyberPatrol protects up to three PCs with one license.) Reviews say the major drawback is cost of use, because the program requires annual subscriptions. If you're looking for a multiple-computer solution that comes in a Mac version, and don't need a wide array of customization options, reviewers recommend Safe Eyes 5.0 (*est. $50 per year).
We found the best reviews of CyberPatrol 7.6 parental control software at Computer Shopper magazine, which compares this program with similar programs, and the British website WebUser, which offers an older (but still valid) review of CyberPatrol.
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Computer Shopper (U.K.) compares eight parental control software products. CyberPatrol 7.6 takes third place. It's described as a solid program with some deficiencies in chat filtering abilities (which many other programs don't even offer).
Review: Computer Buyer Labs: Parental Control Software, Editors of Computer Shopper
Twenty internet-filtering software programs are reviewed and rated here. CyberPatrol receives an overall rating of five out of five stars. It's recommended here for its versatility and wide array of options.
Review: Internet Filtering Round-up, Mark Wilson, Aug. 21, 2006
