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This free software for AOL users provides a quick and easy way for parents to establish time and content limits on their children's Internet use, without having to resort to sneaky monitoring programs or other untrustworthy activities. It requires a free AOL e-mail account and a very small downloadable application, but that's the extent of your commitment. After setting up a 'Master' screen name to install and run the software, you can create up to six child accounts for your family. Default accounts fall into the categories of 'kid' (12 and under), 'young teen' (13-15), 'mature teen' (16-17), and 'general' (18 and over). Each default account has a different level of restrictions in regard to blocked sites and communication tools (e-mail and IM). Once the software is installed on the applicable PCs, you can manage most all of the necessary settings and notifications via the AOL Parental Controls Web site. You can limit the amount of time each account is allowed online daily, with special qualifications such as 'all day on weekends.' You can also specify which applications are allowed to access the Internet with each account, if you're worried about young children Chatting with adults in Second Life or IMVU. You can also turn on monitoring for any account and receive detailed reports about visited sites, blocked sites, e-mail, and instant messages. We liked the FACT that monitored accounts receive clear notification that their online activities are being tracked.

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