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Net Nanny Review:
Summary:
Net Nanny is effective, easy to use parental control software with many filter categories and additional blocking features such as the ability to disable chat programs, file sharing programs, and newsgroups. Unfortunately, the monitoring features are lacking in that you cannot record screenshots, keystrokes, or email.
Website Filtering/Blocking:
Net Nanny strength resides in website filtering capabilities. Net Nanny provides about 30 filter categories which can each be enabled or disabled based on the user. One unique feature with Net Nanny is that when a website is blocked, the user can request an override, this request will be stored in the program for the admin (parent) to review and allow or disallow as they see fit. Net Nanny also allows you to deny/allow specific websites as well as assign them to the filter categories.
Other Filtering/Blocking:
Although Net Nanny cannot filter chat programs, it can disable access to chat programs altogether. It can also disable file sharing (Peer-to-Peer) programs, and access to newsgroups. Net Nanny also has time management functionality to allow/disallow access to the internet at certain times of the day.
Monitoring:
Net Nanny only monitors website URLs and chat sessions. There doesn't appear to be a way to monitor other activity such as email, keystrokes, screenshots, etc.
Management:
Net Nanny allows you create multiple user profiles and configure filter settings and categories for each user. You can send email notifications when a site is blocked, overridden, or an override is requested. Net Nanny can display reports on internet and IM (chat) usage.
Support:
Comprehensive user guide and (relatively slow) email support. |
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