One of the wonders of the technical world is the internet. It is a usefull place to learn, explore and find something we need. I use the internet to find out about health, shopping bargains, maps, cliparts and even to book movie tickets.

Through the internet information of any kind imagine can be shared. However this wonderful and powerful tool is also a place of abuse.Things that are illegal, morally corrupting and violent, can also be out there. We and our children are expose to everything out in the internet.

Here I will recommend two free internet filtering software that will help make your (and your children's) internet experience safer.

K9 Web Protection
This is a free software that will filter from your browser (either Internet Explorer or Firefox). Blocks websites base on categories. Customisable which categories to block and which to allow. However does not prevent P2P/File sharing software.

Naomi
Monitors the whole internet traffic, not just websites. BLocks P2P/FIle sharing as well. Easy to use, no configuration needed.

Both this software can be protected with a password. Brothers, if you are married let your wifes enter the password. There's no point protecting yourself from the internet when you also have the key to unprotect it. If you are not married, get another brother to key in the password for you (and offer to key in the password for his internet filter).

However, no this is not 100% foolproof and some websites may still escape detection. No software is 100% foolproof. But it will at least minimize the exposure. Better safe than sorry.

If you know of other free software or need additional help in internet filtering, do drop me a This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Other Tools: Glubble  Reveal  File Sharing Sentinel