Computer Monitoring Software
Even though the Internet has been around for a while, a lot of people aren’t fully aware of the potential dangers and the type of information that’s just a mouse click away. And that’s the frightening part…a lot of parents don’t even know what they don’t know.
Children and teenagers are allowed access to computers and the Internet and often know more about their way around cyber space than their parents or guardian. Parents often think this virtual world is harmless because it’s not really-real. That is absolutely not true. It’s a very real environment, used by all types of people who can pretend to be anyone they want to be.
Social networking site are places online where people can meet and network with other people. There all types of web sites from business to dating to recreational sites, etc. Users of these have their own profiles where they can connect and interact with other users. They are wonderful for keeping in contact with old friends or distant family but there are also dangers because you are now exposed to complete strangers.
Below are safety tips for making your family’s social networking life safer:
- Understand how different web sites work before deciding to create a profile. Some sites only allow your selected friends to interact, others allow everyone and some sites have options to switch between public (everyone), private (only friend you select) and semi-private (friends of friends you select).
- Never post too much information about yourself especially confidential information like your Social Security Number, address, phone number, etc. And be cautious about posting information that could help people locate you such as your school, club, job, etc.
- Make sure your screen name isn’t too revealing either. Combining your name, age, birthday or hometown can help someone figure out who you are. It doesn’t take a genius.
- Consider what you’re posting online and post only what you are comfortable with people seeing and knowing about you. Many people can easily find your information such as teachers, parents, police, colleges or jobs you may be applying for.
- Remember that once you post something online, you can’t undo it. You can delete it but older versions of the same sites can exist on other people’s computers.
- Carefully consider photos you decide to share with the world. You can limit access to your photos to your friends only and not strangers.
- Flirting online with strangers can be very dangerous because anyone can lie about who they are.
- If you are ever threatened by anyone online, tell an adult, the police and the social networking site. You could prevent someone else from becoming a victim.
Parents, if your children are using these sites, make sure you stay involved. You may even consider joining the site and becoming their friend online. It’s a great way to keep up with who your child is talking to. Monitor what they’re talking about, who they talk to and information they are sharing with the world.
Another way to monitor your child’s activity online is through a computer activity tracking software like the Intellispy. This software gives you the ability to track what your child does every time they get on the computer. You have a right to know and to protect your child. Features: – Key Logging: see everything typed onto the keyboard…this includes emails, instant messages, social networking activity – Screenshots: see snapshots of the screen taken at 1 minute intervals – Block web sites: limit access to web sites that you feel are inappropriate for your child.
You can find this software available here:
Computer Montoring Software