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Ten parental controls for widows

Ten parental controls for widows

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mrgiggles01
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05-11-2016, 10:28 PM
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Hello everyone, I’m sure many of you share similar concerns. I’m focusing on parental control and how Windows 10 sets up email for children. I’m worried about giving young kids access to email without proper safeguards. Do you have any experience creating kid-friendly accounts that include parental controls?
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mrgiggles01
05-11-2016, 10:28 PM #1

Hello everyone, I’m sure many of you share similar concerns. I’m focusing on parental control and how Windows 10 sets up email for children. I’m worried about giving young kids access to email without proper safeguards. Do you have any experience creating kid-friendly accounts that include parental controls?

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YouseyHD
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05-16-2016, 12:52 AM
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It's likely you can avoid entering an email during account setup on Windows 10.
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YouseyHD
05-16-2016, 12:52 AM #2

It's likely you can avoid entering an email during account setup on Windows 10.

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05-16-2016, 06:00 AM
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I accepted the situation and sent an email through all the checks. A local account would have worked if there were separate accounts tied to your Microsoft account. I'm still reviewing the details as we progress. It seems inevitable; it's time to understand. Appreciate the response.
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xXMin3rCraftXx
05-16-2016, 06:00 AM #3

I accepted the situation and sent an email through all the checks. A local account would have worked if there were separate accounts tied to your Microsoft account. I'm still reviewing the details as we progress. It seems inevitable; it's time to understand. Appreciate the response.

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GugaRank
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05-18-2016, 07:53 AM
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On Windows 10, a Microsoft account is required for parental controls. Using a local account will prevent access, which is different from Windows 7. It’s a bit disappointing, isn’t it?
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GugaRank
05-18-2016, 07:53 AM #4

On Windows 10, a Microsoft account is required for parental controls. Using a local account will prevent access, which is different from Windows 7. It’s a bit disappointing, isn’t it?

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TheSimple
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05-20-2016, 02:05 PM
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In my business, several families have requested W10 parental controls for their kids' devices. While this shows good intentions, many children still find ways around the restrictions. The safest approach is to configure the router itself. Rather than restricting apps on the device, which Microsoft manages via software, you can link the controls to the device's MAC address on your router. This allows you to grant access only to certain sites while blocking the rest of the internet. It’s a more dependable method because bypassing it becomes much harder. Recent issues involved a teenager searching for porn content. We set up the controls, but they found more flexibility with Edge than any other browser. Additionally, the router struggles to prevent other browsers from being installed. To enforce stricter limits, I recommend managing access through the router. My child is 7 and mainly uses the Kindle Store for apps. Once he starts using a computer, I’ll restrict his internet use via the router.
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TheSimple
05-20-2016, 02:05 PM #5

In my business, several families have requested W10 parental controls for their kids' devices. While this shows good intentions, many children still find ways around the restrictions. The safest approach is to configure the router itself. Rather than restricting apps on the device, which Microsoft manages via software, you can link the controls to the device's MAC address on your router. This allows you to grant access only to certain sites while blocking the rest of the internet. It’s a more dependable method because bypassing it becomes much harder. Recent issues involved a teenager searching for porn content. We set up the controls, but they found more flexibility with Edge than any other browser. Additionally, the router struggles to prevent other browsers from being installed. To enforce stricter limits, I recommend managing access through the router. My child is 7 and mainly uses the Kindle Store for apps. Once he starts using a computer, I’ll restrict his internet use via the router.

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BHLxNJx
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05-23-2016, 05:20 PM
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Thank you. Can restrictions be configured per device or is this a general setting for all users and gadgets? I'm seeking advice based on past experience with parental controls, as they sometimes feel too strict or not enough. I'll need to examine my router's settings and experiment with it. Appreciate the help again.
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BHLxNJx
05-23-2016, 05:20 PM #6

Thank you. Can restrictions be configured per device or is this a general setting for all users and gadgets? I'm seeking advice based on past experience with parental controls, as they sometimes feel too strict or not enough. I'll need to examine my router's settings and experiment with it. Appreciate the help again.

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bengalwatcher
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05-24-2016, 09:56 AM
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shifted to the Windows area
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bengalwatcher
05-24-2016, 09:56 AM #7

shifted to the Windows area

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Velizar06
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05-30-2016, 02:19 PM
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On the router it's per device, because you limit access by MAC address. This makes it nearly impossible to bypass since the restrictions are set on the router itself, not the computer. You can manage access through software on the PC, and they just need to use a proxy or download an unfamiliar browser—this works well. Routers are far more dependable. Rather than stating what you can't do, you specify where you can go.
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Velizar06
05-30-2016, 02:19 PM #8

On the router it's per device, because you limit access by MAC address. This makes it nearly impossible to bypass since the restrictions are set on the router itself, not the computer. You can manage access through software on the PC, and they just need to use a proxy or download an unfamiliar browser—this works well. Routers are far more dependable. Rather than stating what you can't do, you specify where you can go.