There's 3 laptops/PCs connected to my Wireless LAN at home. 2 of the users are below 16 are therefore i need a way to monitor their Internet usage. How can i do so without being beside them 24/7?
I've heard there are keyboard-logging software where a background software will be running and record all typing done by the user. This i feel is still lacking, as if the user is on IM, can't see what's the other person typing.
What's the best method or program to monitor/record a user's Internet usage such as email, IM, web surfing which also records the time and date? I heard there's a program that allows me to use my laptop and access a another PC's screen in the same network in real time so i can see what that other user is up to, possible?
Please recommend a good program, if possible free to download.
Thank you.
Full Version: How to monitor children's Internet Usage?
stalker .. 
that is too much, even it is possible..
that is too much, even it is possible..
they are 12 year old kids. I don't think it suitable for them to view porn / chat to strangers who pretend to be girls etc. Hence i need to monitor their usage. Is that really too much???
You cannot actually stop them from talking/chatting with men posing as 12-year olds. You need to educate them for that. No technology can help you with that.
It is better that you set up a server where all their traffic is logged for later review. Do not bother with setting up software to remotely monitor activities on your child laptop/PC because if they have a clue, they will simply remove it. Remember, in computer security, if an attacker has physical access, all bets are off.
It is better that you set up a server where all their traffic is logged for later review. Do not bother with setting up software to remotely monitor activities on your child laptop/PC because if they have a clue, they will simply remove it. Remember, in computer security, if an attacker has physical access, all bets are off.
Altho i've no right to comment much as i'm still in da process of growing up..
but i think u're going too far...if it's like that..might as well dun let them use the PC's at all right?
agree with what asellus says...some things needa be educated..
Imo, mayb u can subcribe for the limited streamyx access ...or put the laptop's/PC's in the living room(well, in my case...i had the maid...and my family members walking around, so i only got access to porn after i shifted the pc to my room
)..or get close to ur children in the way that they won't prevent u from intruding their privacy or see what their doing and chatting...so when something goes wrong ..mayb u can judge by their reaction and behaviour...
just my 2 cents
-peace!
but i think u're going too far...if it's like that..might as well dun let them use the PC's at all right?
agree with what asellus says...some things needa be educated..
Imo, mayb u can subcribe for the limited streamyx access ...or put the laptop's/PC's in the living room(well, in my case...i had the maid...and my family members walking around, so i only got access to porn after i shifted the pc to my room
)..or get close to ur children in the way that they won't prevent u from intruding their privacy or see what their doing and chatting...so when something goes wrong ..mayb u can judge by their reaction and behaviour...just my 2 cents
-peace!
In VIsta you can control almost everything without any 3rd party software. You can also control how long they'll connected with Internet everyday. Dunno where the function is located since never used it before. Just read it from somewhere...
QUOTE(asellus @ Feb 6 2008, 07:31 PM)
You cannot actually stop them from talking/chatting with men posing as 12-year olds. You need to educate them for that. No technology can help you with that.
It is better that you set up a server where all their traffic is logged for later review. Do not bother with setting up software to remotely monitor activities on your child laptop/PC because if they have a clue, they will simply remove it. Remember, in computer security, if an attacker has physical access, all bets are off.
It is better that you set up a server where all their traffic is logged for later review. Do not bother with setting up software to remotely monitor activities on your child laptop/PC because if they have a clue, they will simply remove it. Remember, in computer security, if an attacker has physical access, all bets are off.
Hell yea man.
If they are smart enough, they can actually disable it while doing stuffs and enable it back for your viewing pleasure.
But anyway face-to-face education remains the best way. 
QUOTE(dhee85 @ Feb 6 2008, 05:24 PM)
they are 12 year old kids. I don't think it suitable for them to view porn / chat to strangers who pretend to be girls etc. Hence i need to monitor their usage. Is that really too much???
lol..u know how old am i?14 yrs old only la..my parent never limits me for internet usage.Its important as yourself got displine anot..and i think for viewin porn..i think u need to educate well ur kids cuz i think everybody sure will seen porn right?Juz depends ur kids will addicted for it..if u dont let ur kids suft at home.They also can go to cyber cafe right? 
Added on February 8, 2008, 11:35 pm
QUOTE(asellus @ Feb 6 2008, 07:31 PM)
You cannot actually stop them from talking/chatting with men posing as 12-year olds. You need to educate them for that. No technology can help you with that.
It is better that you set up a server where all their traffic is logged for later review. Do not bother with setting up software to remotely monitor activities on your child laptop/PC because if they have a clue, they will simply remove it. Remember, in computer security, if an attacker has physical access, all bets are off.
Agreed with you! It is better that you set up a server where all their traffic is logged for later review. Do not bother with setting up software to remotely monitor activities on your child laptop/PC because if they have a clue, they will simply remove it. Remember, in computer security, if an attacker has physical access, all bets are off.
wow you want it for free somemore...
just let them have 2-3 hours of daily internet surfing, i think that should be enough and also educate them.
just let them have 2-3 hours of daily internet surfing, i think that should be enough and also educate them.
http://www.topshareware.com/The-PC-Detecti...nload-16962.htm
Did u ever try google?
I think the trial is enought for you to spy on your child
Did u ever try google?
I think the trial is enought for you to spy on your child
lol. monitor children usage. i dont think thats right although its for their good. wonder what they would think if they knew they were being watched.
Parenting teaching is the best. Educate them not to simply trust stranger when on forum chat msn and so on.
I notice you are using Wireless Lan modem, check if it comes with built in software where you can block certain phrase words or URL.
I am using the Netgear Router and t does the job for me. I can monitor where my users visited and also i can block those web when i found it 18SX. haha
I notice you are using Wireless Lan modem, check if it comes with built in software where you can block certain phrase words or URL.
I am using the Netgear Router and t does the job for me. I can monitor where my users visited and also i can block those web when i found it 18SX. haha
If my parent monitoring my internet usage/ watching me and busted by me. I will never ever talk to them anymore. I start online since standard 4
QUOTE(dhee85 @ Feb 6 2008, 04:09 PM)
There's 3 laptops/PCs connected to my Wireless LAN at home. 2 of the users are below 16 are therefore i need a way to monitor their Internet usage. How can i do so without being beside them 24/7?
I've heard there are keyboard-logging software where a background software will be running and record all typing done by the user. This i feel is still lacking, as if the user is on IM, can't see what's the other person typing.
What's the best method or program to monitor/record a user's Internet usage such as email, IM, web surfing which also records the time and date? I heard there's a program that allows me to use my laptop and access a another PC's screen in the same network in real time so i can see what that other user is up to, possible?
Please recommend a good program, if possible free to download.
Thank you.
I've heard there are keyboard-logging software where a background software will be running and record all typing done by the user. This i feel is still lacking, as if the user is on IM, can't see what's the other person typing.
What's the best method or program to monitor/record a user's Internet usage such as email, IM, web surfing which also records the time and date? I heard there's a program that allows me to use my laptop and access a another PC's screen in the same network in real time so i can see what that other user is up to, possible?
Please recommend a good program, if possible free to download.
Thank you.
As a parent, u have every right as to how much time and when you allow your children to go online.
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Computers are the place for children. This is the place where they can sharpen
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What?s more, the Internet provides information for homework assignments. So far,
so good. But they also need to be protected from the computer?for one thing, so
that they don?t lose their sense of time and forget to go out and play with
their friends once in a while, and for another, because of the dangers lurking
on the Web. That?s why responsible parents everywhere install Child Control on
every computer that their children use.
Check your PM for full version.
GOod luck and enjoy!
Added on February 19, 2008, 7:53 pm
QUOTE(dhee85 @ Feb 6 2008, 04:09 PM)
There's 3 laptops/PCs connected to my Wireless LAN at home. 2 of the users are below 16 are therefore i need a way to monitor their Internet usage. How can i do so without being beside them 24/7?
I've heard there are keyboard-logging software where a background software will be running and record all typing done by the user. This i feel is still lacking, as if the user is on IM, can't see what's the other person typing.
What's the best method or program to monitor/record a user's Internet usage such as email, IM, web surfing which also records the time and date? I heard there's a program that allows me to use my laptop and access a another PC's screen in the same network in real time so i can see what that other user is up to, possible?
Please recommend a good program, if possible free to download.
Thank you.
I've heard there are keyboard-logging software where a background software will be running and record all typing done by the user. This i feel is still lacking, as if the user is on IM, can't see what's the other person typing.
What's the best method or program to monitor/record a user's Internet usage such as email, IM, web surfing which also records the time and date? I heard there's a program that allows me to use my laptop and access a another PC's screen in the same network in real time so i can see what that other user is up to, possible?
Please recommend a good program, if possible free to download.
Thank you.
HERE is another u for u to consider
Parental Control 2.0
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screenshots, assign unwanted Internet content (a browser will be
closed if it's window title have this content), unwanted programs
(games, your important programs, etc.) and unwanted time (the
computer automatically shuts down and won't start up again).
Parental Control Agent work in hide mode, you may set a password to
program reports
System Requirements:
- Windows 2000/NT/XP/2003
- 2 Mb free hard drive space
Homepage
http://www.new-utilities.net/parentalcontrol.html
Download
http://www.new-utilities.net/download.php?...ontrolsetup.exe
Check your PM for full version
as a teenager myself...i think you are going too far..they will not have their own privacy... for instance maybe they are gossiping about some hot chick at school that he is interested in, you get to see everything they say...just like another pair of ears and eyes always by them... i would suggest using those site blocking programs to prevent them from going into under 18 sites... that would be a better win-win solution for you and you children...just giving MHO
Keyloggers will be sufficient. Not just basic ones though, there are keyloggers which can log IM chats (both parties), URLs visited and take periodical screenshots. However, such softwares can be easily detected if your children have the basic knowledge on these kinda stuffs. Advance ones would normally be sharewares too. Go buy it, don't get caught by your children doing illegal stuffs using pirated copies 
However. personally, I do not support such act as it is an invasion of privacy IMO. I even hate it when my parents would just pop their head over and see what I'm doing. I'm just chatting normal stuffs, doing normal web surfing (mostly LYN ), but somehow it just irritates me a lot 
However. personally, I do not support such act as it is an invasion of privacy IMO. I even hate it when my parents would just pop their head over and see what I'm doing. I'm just chatting normal stuffs, doing normal web surfing (mostly LYN
), but somehow it just irritates me a lot
QUOTE(Crazy.SoT.Gila @ Feb 24 2008, 09:17 PM)
...However. personally, I do not support such act as it is an invasion of privacy IMO. I even hate it when my parents would just pop their head over and see what I'm doing. I'm just chatting normal stuffs, doing normal web surfing (mostly LYN ), but somehow it just irritates me a lot
), but somehow it just irritates me a lot i 100% agree with that... its a breech of privacy and you gotta understand your child's feelings also
1. Install a monitoring software that logs all the internet activity of your child
2. Keep track of wat they were looking at and jot them down but don't let them know. Then go browse it yourself so u know wat they finding.
3. Educate them by using some of the content (not explicit one lah) from the websites that you found.
Win Win Situation ??
They dunno that you are spying on them.
They saw something confusing and suddenly you gave them a Positive answer.
2. Keep track of wat they were looking at and jot them down but don't let them know. Then go browse it yourself so u know wat they finding.
3. Educate them by using some of the content (not explicit one lah) from the websites that you found.
Win Win Situation ??
They dunno that you are spying on them.
They saw something confusing and suddenly you gave them a Positive answer.
lol..i have friends who even know how C++ at 12years old...so installing keyloggers and stuff would easily be detected...unless the kid is like those very ignorant type lar
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