How to Block Adult Websites & Porn Sites on your Computer ?

Sometimes personal Web sites can be more adult oriented than that. The language on the site might not be something you want your children reading and the pictures on the site may be of things you don’t want your kids to see.
You want to protect your kids from seeing these pages, maybe you want to protect yourself from seeing these pages too.

Stop Access to Mature Adult Content Sites on Internet Explorer

There is a way to block sites right from your Internet Explorer browser. Here’s how you do it:

• Go to Tools > Internet Options > Content
• In the "Content Advisor" section click on "Enable"

You are now in the Content Advisor. From here you can set your settings.

• Use "Ratings" Tab – Set rating levels for: language, nudity, sex and violence.

Block Adult Websites & Porn Sites on Firefox

FoxFilter is a personal content filter that helps block inappropriate content as well as block access to user-specified content and Web sites. FoxFilter includes password-protected settings and security features to help prevent it from being bypassed, un-installed or disabled.

A password recovery feature is also included. FoxFilter has been designed to work with Firefox on Mac, Linux and Windows.
Install FoxFilter : Link

Blocking Software

If you really want to use one of the many adult site blocking programs out there, here are a few for you to consider:

• We-Blocker – Free. Create different settings for each child.
• CyberSitter – Rated #1 by PC magazine 2003.
• KidsNet – Disallows certain types of emails from getting through. Age specific settings.
• CyberPatrol – Restrict instant messages, email and sites.
• NetNanny – Monitor and restrict or control your children’s Internet viewing.

If you have some other tips share them in comments…