Porn filter?

[jessearl]

Is there a program that can run on a Mac OS X computer, preferably invisibly, and block access to websites and downloads of a pornographic nature?

 

[maya]

Is there a program that can run on a Mac OS X computer, preferably invisibly, and block access to websites and downloads of a pornographic nature?

There is a "parental control" option that is built-in Mac OS 10.4. Safari also has this option.

Look under the preferences option.

Safari > Preferences > Security > its the last option "Enable parental control."

Apple Menu > System Preference > Accounts > Parental Control and you can activate it there for system wide usage.

 

[PlaceofDis]

you can manage what sites a user can visit using different accounts. that might work.

 

[Lacero]

You can try Safe Eyes.

Here's to the Crazy Ones ​

 

[OutThere]

If you're looking for a straight up filter, Safe Eyes is a good bet, comes with a 15 day trial too, which is handy for checking it out.

http://www.safeeyes.com/

Edit: Ouch Lacero...I guess I move too slowly

 

[trainguy77]

ContentBarrier X is another one.

 

[Applespider]

You could also use a HOSTS file to block access to certain sites. There are a few websites which link to up to date HOSTS files that weed out ad and porn sites from being viewed.

 

[ezekielrage_99]

Porn is great, and after all isn't the majority of the net supposed to be mostly porn?

 

[edesignuk]

You can try Safe Eyes.

We're using this on my lil brothers laptop, highly recommended.

 

[kwajaln]

Porn is great, and after all isn't the majority of the net supposed to be mostly porn?

Truer words have never been posted!!!

 

[ldenman]

You could also use a HOSTS file to block access to certain sites. There are a few websites which link to up to date HOSTS files that weed out ad and porn sites from being viewed.

Can you explain to me how these files work? I have heard little of them.

 

[MUCKYFINGERS]

why would anyone want to install a porn filter, eh?

 

[softwarespro]

You can use SetFilter(sitesurv) Internet Filter : http://www.setfilter.com
It works quitely and automatically. And it can work on Mac. Strongly recommend!

 

[dukebound85]

you can block keywords and websites in router settings as well

 

[EricNau]

You can use SetFilter(sitesurv) Internet Filter : http://www.setfilter.com
It works quitely and automatically. And it can work on Mac. Strongly recommend!

When you stumbled upon this thread from 2006, you were searching for the word porn, weren't you?

 

[ScoobyMcDoo]

I've found the use of opendns.org to be more effective than the built-in parental filters.

 

[dadoc04]

When you stumbled upon this thread from 2006, you were searching for the word porn, weren't you?

LMAO