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need a program to monitor what kids are doing on the computer
I need a program that will record what children are doing on their computers. I have a friend who has a 9 and 12 year old and wants to know who they are chatting with, what sites they are going to, what passwords they are using, etc. Open to suggestions.
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I looking more for something that records keystrokes, chatting, images, etc...
There are 100s of programs that do this, you didnt mention your budget. Depending on how savy your kids are, you may need one that can hide itself from programs designed to detect keyloggers.
One of the best is Guardian Monitor Professional 9.0. Its $60 but you can block offensive sites with an error page so your kids wont know there is software blocking the site and try to figure out how to remove it. Heres a copy and paste of the features. (http://www.guardiansoftware.com/index.html)
Block offensive web sites
Guardian lets you block them discreetly, returning a "404 Error, page not found" error for Web sites that you feel should be Off Limits!
Monitors all activity including:
Web sites visited, chat rooms (and what was said), emails sent, IM (Instant Messaging) sessions and all video and audio (mp3) downloads.
Emails you a copy of exactly what was done on your computer
Captures and records all keystrokes and downloaded files.
Records HotMail, Yahoo Mail, AOL Mail, SMTP, POP3 and IMAP email, both send and receive messages
Guardian Monitor Pro also includes:
Choose between Open or Stealth mode.
Multi-User monitoring.
Hidden from most computer Spyware detectors.
One of the best is Guardian Monitor Professional 9.0. Its $60 but you can block offensive sites with an error page so your kids wont know there is software blocking the site and try to figure out how to remove it. Heres a copy and paste of the features. (http://www.guardiansoftware.com/index.html)
Block offensive web sites
Guardian lets you block them discreetly, returning a "404 Error, page not found" error for Web sites that you feel should be Off Limits!
Monitors all activity including:
Web sites visited, chat rooms (and what was said), emails sent, IM (Instant Messaging) sessions and all video and audio (mp3) downloads.
Emails you a copy of exactly what was done on your computer
Captures and records all keystrokes and downloaded files.
Records HotMail, Yahoo Mail, AOL Mail, SMTP, POP3 and IMAP email, both send and receive messages
Guardian Monitor Pro also includes:
Choose between Open or Stealth mode.
Multi-User monitoring.
Hidden from most computer Spyware detectors.
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i recommand, Activity Monitor
http://www.softactivity.com/
Monitor all computers in LAN remotely from a single administrator's PC.
Keep an eye on your employees or students. Do they play games or surf Internet during the work time? What do they write in email or chat?
This computer spy software is for real time monitoring and continuous tracking of users' activities on network connected computers. View remotely in real time screens of the remote computers, typed keystrokes, visited Internet sites history, used applications, record all activity to the log file and do much more with this powerful and easy to use program.
Combine log files from different computers and export to HTML or MS Excel for advanced analysis. Have full computer usage statistics.
http://www.softactivity.com/
Monitor all computers in LAN remotely from a single administrator's PC.
Keep an eye on your employees or students. Do they play games or surf Internet during the work time? What do they write in email or chat?
This computer spy software is for real time monitoring and continuous tracking of users' activities on network connected computers. View remotely in real time screens of the remote computers, typed keystrokes, visited Internet sites history, used applications, record all activity to the log file and do much more with this powerful and easy to use program.
Combine log files from different computers and export to HTML or MS Excel for advanced analysis. Have full computer usage statistics.
For those who still have a soul ;)
http://www.covenanteyes.com/
Internet Accountability: Covenant Eyes
New Mac Version now available!
Not a Filter - Does Not Block Access...
You Choose Accountability Partner(s)
Virtually Impossible to Circumvent
Easy to Use, Low Monthly Cost
Does Not Depend on Your Internet Service Provider
use multiple browsers/Internet connections
Also Monitors Newsgroups, Filesharing, and Image Searches
Extra Computers Free of Charge
Free Upgrades & Free Tech support
What a cool way to keep your own mind out of the gutter. Let your kids monitor where you go while you monitor where they go...
I know. I don't use it either, way too convicting.
http://www.covenanteyes.com/
Internet Accountability: Covenant Eyes
New Mac Version now available!
Not a Filter - Does Not Block Access...
You Choose Accountability Partner(s)
Virtually Impossible to Circumvent
Easy to Use, Low Monthly Cost
Does Not Depend on Your Internet Service Provider
use multiple browsers/Internet connections
Also Monitors Newsgroups, Filesharing, and Image Searches
Extra Computers Free of Charge
Free Upgrades & Free Tech support
What a cool way to keep your own mind out of the gutter. Let your kids monitor where you go while you monitor where they go...
I know. I don't use it either, way too convicting.
You can use NetNanny to monitor you kids' activities on the Internet
http://www.netnanny.com/
Best wishes!