Cyber Patrol updates are automatically downloaded to your computer daily. The software allows you to add sites not already in the database, or completely block access to entire Internet applications, such as the World Wide Web, chat rooms or newsgroups. If a child attempts to tamper with the computer's clock, the software will prohibit Internet access altogether and log the tampering for parents' later review. Cyber Patrol can be intimidating to install, but it includes a tutorial. The softw are is available for Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and Apple Macintosh platforms.
Purchase includes three months of updates.
The latest version of Surf-Watch allows parents to add sites to the blocking database. The database is updated and automatically downloaded each day. SurfWatch is available for Windows 95, Windows 3.1, and Macintosh platforms. It can create graphs showing the percentage of time each child spends on educational, Internet or game-playing activities. It's a nice feature, but one that requires a thorough understanding of the software.