Filtering Software to protect kids online

Safe Eyes: Runs on both Windows and Mac, $50 per year. It filters sites, e-mail and instant messaging, keeps logs, and sets time limits. Keeps detailed reports. It can be customized for different ages.

CyberPatrol  Helps filter Web sites, set time limits for your children to use the computer each day. It can also be used to block file-sharing and chat programs. It sells for about $40.

Net Nanny: Helps filter Web sites, set time limits for your children to use the computer each day. It can also be used to block file-sharing and chat programs. It sells for about $40.

Spector Professional: A $99 program that will actually take snapshots of your computer's screen—e-mails, chats, IMs, keystrokes, etc are recorded too. These snapshots are stored privately for you to view later. The program also records visited sites, chat logs, e-mails, and even keystrokes. Reports can be sent via e-mail.

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