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We-Blocker, developed by TechMission SafeFamilies, is a free-to-download internet and parental control filter. The design of this software was reportedly based on technology used by We-Blocker.com. Note that internet filtering products like this one that prevent access to websites are different in operation to tools that detect adult or inappropriate material that already exists on a computer.
NOTE THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER ACTIVELY DEVELOPED.
Techmission's We-Blocker gives parents a reasonable amount of flexibility by enabling them to request modification of the blacklist, specify keywords to block, and to maintain a record of activity and violations on the internet. One trade-off, however, is that the modification of the blacklist can only be done via request to the developer.
Other reviews have indicated that while We-Blocker is not nearly as powerful as some of its counterparts, it is a pretty good, easy-to-use program.
Overview of Provider & Product |
| Provider's Website |
Website |
| Cost |
Free |
| Free Trial |
n/a |
| Free Email Support |
Unknown |
| Free Phone Support |
Unknown |
| Reporting Capabilities |
No |
| Remote Administration |
No |
| Windows |
Yes (except Windows Vista) |
| Mac |
No |
Filtering Methods & Capabilities |
| Blacklist Based |
Yes |
| Keyword Based |
Yes |
| Whitelist Based |
No |
| Image Recognition |
No |
| Popup Blocking |
No |
| Email Blocking |
No |
| IM/Chat Blocking |
No |
| Newsgroup Blocking |
No |
| Program Download Blocking |
No |
| Editable Filter Lists (by Authorized User) |
No (changes must be requested via email) |
| Instant Override of Blocks (by Authorized User) |
No |
| Monitor Without Filtering |
No |
| Protect Personal Information |
No |
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