Lesson 88: Setting Up Parental Controls for Internet Safety

How to Set Parental Controls for Safer Browsing at Home

It's Day 88, and today we'll focus on setting up parental controls to ensure safer internet browsing at home. Parental controls help protect children from inappropriate content and limit screen time.

How to Set Up Parental Controls:

1. On Windows: Open Settings → Accounts → Family & Other Users. You can set limits on browsing, apps, and screen time for specific users.
   
   

2. On Mac: Open System Preferences → Screen Time and create restrictions on apps, websites, and content.
   
   

3. On your router: Some routers allow you to set parental controls at the network level, blocking specific websites for all devices connected to your home Wi-Fi.

Why It's Important:

Parental controls are a useful tool for creating a safer online environment for children, helping to prevent exposure to inappropriate content and managing screen time.

Try It Out:

If you're concerned about online safety for younger family members, set up parental controls today. Customize the settings to match your preferences for internet use.

Pro Tip:

You can also use Google SafeSearch to automatically filter explicit content in search results, making the internet safer for children.