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There are several packages available on the net that can help you monitor your child’s browsing activities when you are not home. These programs can record browser web addresses, e-mails, and chat software, can also filter and block certain web sites, and even record what has been typed on the keyboard. Here is a list of websites that provide such software.

1. Naomi Filter

   This is an advanced internet filtering program, very easy to use and completely free. Unlike other filtering programs, it does not just ban a few listed sites: it rather continuously monitors the information sent and received via the internet and blocks all material that is considered inappropriate for children.

2. Parental Lock Guard v1.2:

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   This free software protects your computer from many dangers lurking on the net. The most appealing part of this software is that it can only be controlled using an admin password; No close buttons, no “end process” in task manager and no software that can shut it down.

3. K-9 Web Protection:

   This is a free internet filtering and control solution to protect your kids from viewing inappropriate content across the web.

4. Reveal:

   This is a free program that finds porn files stored on your computer. It searches all text available in files and matches it against a dictionary that is normally used by pornographers. It also lists all images and videos so that you can quickly review for content that is inappropriate.

5. B-Gone:

   This is a free web filter based on key words written in the title bar of a website and is great for those wishing to keep their children away from porn sites.

6. File sharing sentinel:

   This is free software that blocks many file sharing and peering software like Kazaa, Morpheus, Bearshare etc. It also blocks spyware and computer viruses.

7. ICRA Plus:

   This free software is more than just an internet filter. It allows you to combine different filters to get one customized filter that works exclusively according to your preferences.

8. Hitware Popup Killer Lite:

   This is one of the many free popup blockers available on net. It can be downloaded from

9. Cyber Patrol:

   This is excellent software that lets you to take control of your internet access even when you can’t be there and safeguards against internet threats. A 14 days trial version can be downloaded free of cost from the above website and the full version can be bought for $39.95.

10. Surf Safe:

    This site-blocking software lets you decide what has to be blocked and what not, enabling you to take complete control over what your children can access on the net. A trial version of one month is available and this costs £ 2.99 a month.

11. I am Big Brother:

    This records all incoming and outgoing Instant messages, AOL and emails on your computer. This is available for $29.95.

12. 1st clicks:

    This software safeguards your children from inappropriate programs and protects your computer from potential harm. This is also useful for employers. You can download a 14-day free trial.