Internet site blocking.

Brian Stuart · 27 Dec 2007 at 12:09

I have been asked if there is any way to block specific subjects i.e. gambling sites, pron etc on a business computer. It is running windows XP Home and the owner needs full access but he lets the staff use it during the night. He wants them to be prevented from accessing sites such as the ones I have mentioned. Any ideas please.

UKDTweak · 27 Dec 2007 at 12:11

There is a content advisor built into Internet Explorer that can do just as you require, you will find it under Tools>Internet Options>Content.

Brian Stuart · 27 Dec 2007 at 12:12

Tried that but it is very restrictive for the owner. It blocks things like Google even on minimum settings

UKDTweak · 27 Dec 2007 at 12:14

As the supervisor you should be prompted for a password to override the settings and view the sites you want?

Brian Stuart · 27 Dec 2007 at 12:16

I'll ask them to give it a go but if there is any software you can recommend then I would be grateful.

the.m · 27 Dec 2007 at 14:24

I have used Cybersitter on some kids PC's, works pretty good. Cost about £20 and you can download a free trial.

http://www.cybersitter.com/

garyh · 27 Dec 2007 at 15:02

BlueCoats K9 Webfilter will do the job, its completely free, has password override functionality, and its probably the best content filter you can have without it being a hardware solution.

http://www1.k9webprotection.com/

Tony Williams · 27 Dec 2007 at 15:45

garyh said:
BlueCoats K9 Webfilter will do the job, its completely free, has password override functionality, and its probably the best content filter you can have without it being a hardware solution.

http://www1.k9webprotection.com/

Damn, you beat me too it *waves first*

Use this program it's free, logs sites, password overide, good control centre admin thingy and best of all you can have the dog bark optionally. Now what content filterer has a barking dog, eh?

Brian Stuart · 27 Dec 2007 at 16:09

Thanks for the replies lads, I'll try BlueCoats K9 Webfilter. Happy New Year to you all

A[L]C · 27 Dec 2007 at 16:10

garyh said:
BlueCoats K9 Webfilter will do the job, its completely free, has password override functionality, and its probably the best content filter you can have without it being a hardware solution.

http://www1.k9webprotection.com/

JayMax · 27 Dec 2007 at 18:01

Bluecoat K9 is very good, but just a heads up that it is not free for commercial use as has been stated.