The Net Nanny 6 interface, shown on a computer running Windows XP. | |
Developer(s) | ContentWatch, Inc. |
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Stable release | |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows, Apple OS X, iOS and Android |
Type | Content Control |
License | |
Website | Net Nanny Homepage |
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Net Nanny provides a content-control software marketed primarily towards parents as a way to monitor and control their child's computer activity. The software allows a computer owner to block and filter Internet content, place time limits on use, and block desktop PC games.[1]
History[edit]
The original version of Net Nanny was released in 1995 by Gordon Ross, who became inspired to create an internet protecting service for children after viewing a sting operation on a pedophile soliciting a child online.[citation needed] The software allows parents to block certain websites and control their children's amount of screen time.[2] Websites are blocked by content rather than URL.[3] This prevents children from accessing blocked websites through proxy websites. In addition, Net Nanny allows parents to receive a warning if their child searches a flagged topic.[4]
![Trial Trial](http://www.i-technosoft.co.uk/image/cache/data/netnannykindle-630x552.jpg)
On November 14, 2002, Net Nanny was sold to BioNet Systems, LLC.[5] In April 2004, LookSmart acquired Net Nanny from BioNet Systems, LLC for $5.3 million in stock and cash.[6] In January 2007, it was purchased by ContentWatch Inc.[7] In 2016, Zift, a digital parenting company, acquired Net Nanny from Content Watch Inc.
Reception[edit]
Net Nanny was rated first by TopTenReviews.com in 'Internet Filter Software' and fourth in 'Parental Control Software' in 2017.[8][9]PCMag also posted an online review stating that 'Net Nanny is fully at home in the modern, multi-device world of parental control, and it still has the best content filtering around.'[10].
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Internet Safety with Net Nanny Content Filtering Software'. Retrieved 2009-03-20.
- ^McMahon, Jordan. 'How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online'. Wired. CNMN Collection. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^Temko, Sandra. 'How Well Can Kids Get Past Parental Control Software?'. ABC News. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^Rossen, Jeff; Bomnin, Lindsey. 'These 3 Apps Can Help You Monitor Your Teens' Activities Online'. Today. Today.com. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^'BioNet Systems, LLC Acquires the Assets of Net Nanny Software International, Inc. - Free Online Library'. The Free Library by Farlex. November 14, 2002. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- ^'BioNet sells Net Nanny for $5.3M'. American City Business Journals. April 29, 2004. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- ^'ContentWatch Inc. Acquires Net Nanny from LookSmart Ltd'. www.netnanny.com. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- ^Shipley, Renee. 'The Best Internet Filter Software'. Top Ten Reviews. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ^Shipley, Renee. 'Best Parental Control Software'. Top Ten Reviews. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ^Rubenking, Neil. 'ContentWatch Net Nanny 7'. PC. PC Magazine. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
External links[edit]
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