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Competitor Comparison
There are software filtering/blocking software on the market which don't provide adequate protection. They have cute names like CyberSitter and NetNanny. They virtually all work the same. Because these products are all software based, this leaves the opportunity for someone to hack and disable them. This causes children to have unsupervised access to the Internet.
Also, some of the software does not filter/block sites that use foreign words or only have pictures. There are even websites that tell the children how to disable the software filters.
Consumer Reports Test
Consumer Reports tested many of these software products. Most of the products they tested failed to block 1 in 5 objectionable sites. (Consumer Reports, "Digital chaperones for kids", March 2001). Their conclusion was "Filtering software is no substitute for parental supervision."
This is a 20% failure rate. Parents shouldn't put their trust in products that fail 20% of the time.
Many experts believe that parental supervision is the best way to provide a safe Internet environment for their children. We agree with the experts! NetProtector® is a great tool to helps parents.
Comparison of Features
These are some of the comparisons between NetProtector® and filtering/blocking software.
| NetProtector® | Filtering/Blocking Software |
|
| Easy to Install | Yes | No |
| No Software Installation | Yes | No |
| No Software Updates | Yes | No |
| Limits Access Time | Yes | Some do |
| No Computer Skills Needed | Yes | No |
Other Opinions on Filtering/Blocking Software
If you want to learn more on why filtering/blocking software might not be a good choice, please visit some of the websites below:
http://censorware.net/reports/bess
http://censorware.net/reports/cyberpatrol/ada-yoyo.html
http://www.peacefire.org/info/blocking-software-faq.html
Testimonials
Danny from Michigan
I have a teenage son, and I wanted the ability to shut the Internet
down at night. I am very happy with your product. I was amazed to find
such a device. I had been thinking of how I could build a lockbox device
where I could have the computer on but lock out the Internet from my
children. I thought of all kinds of ways. When I found your product,
I could not believe it. It was exactly what I had in mind!
Richard from Virginia
I was looked for an Internet locking device because I was worried about
letting my children have unsupervised Internet access at home. I reviewed
my Internet Explorer's history log and found that there were visits
to inappropriate websites. I like that NetProtector®
is a hardware solution to my problem, and I don't have to depend on
any software..
Joanne from Kentucky
I caught our 16 year old son looking at pornographic material on the
Internet. I switched to DSL, and it does not allow for password protection.
When looking for a solution to my problem, I looked at NetNanny and
CyberSitter. I decided on NetProtector® so I don't have
to worry about my kids getting around software safeguards.