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#64480 16-Jul-2010 11:15
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Any ideas on the best software to do this? I don't want to block sites, so software like K9 Web protection is out. I thought about a key logger but don't really want a virus on the PC.

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  #352265 16-Jul-2010 11:22
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If you just want to see what sites theyve been visiting, then something like a proxy with logging would probably work.

http://www.handcraftedsoftware.org/index.php?page=5 - could take a look at that... havent used it myself though.




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  #352297 16-Jul-2010 12:34
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If you are using Google go into their   search settings and and lock safe search.  This is a great help I use it a schools.  Only disadvantage is they they know the url address they can by pass google search. You will need to create an account to use this part of Google

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  #352307 16-Jul-2010 13:05
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Thanks all, have installed K9 for just monitoring. It was just what I wanted.



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  #352321 16-Jul-2010 13:36
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Windows 7 will log all visted websites, once setup properly through MSN Family Saftey.

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  #353414 19-Jul-2010 14:23
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Have you considered just putting the computer in the corner of a family room like the lounge.

That way you can look over their shoulder occasionally to see what they are up to.

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  #353418 19-Jul-2010 14:36
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You should try Windows Live Family Safety... Just remember not to have two security programs installed at the same time.

http://explore.live.com/windows-live-family-safety





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  #353423 19-Jul-2010 14:46
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You can always use OpenDNS for this - They offer a service called "Family Shield" which seems to work well, http://www.opendns.com/familyshield

OpenDNS also does logging, so you can find what they are upto.




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