To keep an adult's heart at ease, we, together with Adblock Plus COO Ben Williams, have compiled a list of the top 10 apps for safe internet use.
1. Qustodio
Convenient browser for children.collects statistics and blocks websites according to the rules that an adult sets himself. Here you can create a profile for each individual child and define specific pages that he should not visit. At the same time, you can choose a secret mode of operation, and no one except the one who installed it will know that there are any restrictions on using the gadget.Photo: screenshot of the applicationPhoto: screenshot of the application
2. Safe Kiddo
A program that will monitor activitychild online. Adults can monitor their child remotely from their gadget: see the history of their actions on the Internet, set filters for search queries and select content that will be shown to them depending on their age. Obviously, such a program is only suitable for small children, since older children and teenagers require more independence.Photo: screenshot of the applicationPhoto: screenshot of the application
3. KidShell
The program is often called a "sandbox" becausehow it creates a safe "children's" zone in the phone. This is a special account, the parameters of which are set by the parent: it blocks access to some applications, call and message functions. Here you can also block clicking on advertising links and restrict access to the Internet.Photo: screenshot of the applicationPhoto: screenshot of the application
4. Adblock Browser
Mobile browser with built-in blockeradvertising. It can block any advertising on websites: so the child will not be able to see banners and ads with information harmful to the psyche, and they will not distract him from using the Internet. The browser protects the privacy of the child, so the parent can not worry about the safety of information about him and his actions. In addition, working in the browser allows you to save Internet traffic and increase the phone's operating time by 20%.Photo: screenshot of the applicationPhoto: screenshot of the application
5. KinderGate
One of the few apps that canwork with the most dangerous zone on the Internet - social networks. So, KinderGate can restrict access to social networks and instant messengers, block dating sites and prevent the transfer of files. In addition, the application has a special link filter that works on the basis of a database of Internet addresses and local sources. A site can be blocked not only because of the address itself, but also because of the presence of words from the list of prohibited phrases on its pages.1/2Photo: App screenshotPhoto: App screenshot
6. Kids Place
An application that is perfect for absolutelysmall children who are entrusted with a smartphone and tablet. It works as a special child mode: it allows opening only applications selected by parents, blocks SMS, calls, purchases of applications, the "Back", "Home", "Call" and "Search" buttons, so that the child cannot even accidentally call or exit . In addition, the application eliminates radiation that is dangerous for the child.Photo: screenshot of the applicationPhoto: screenshot of the application
7. BitTally
One of the most popular programs thatwill help monitor where and how often the child goes online. At the end of the day, it provides the parent with a detailed analysis of this data. If one day the parent notices that the child is consuming bad content, he can turn on the online tracking function, and then all suspicious activity of the child will be immediately highlighted. This will help quickly protect the child from wrong actions.1/2Photo: screenshot of the applicationPhoto: screenshot of the application
8. Webcam On Off
One of the most useful programs for anyonedevice. The application can block the webcam on the computer so that no one can turn it on without the user's knowledge. This way, children can be protected from the actions of intruders and prevent the broadcast of real life in the vastness of the virtual world.1/2Photo: screenshot of the applicationPhoto: screenshot of the application
9. Micro Guard FREE
The application provides microphone muting andthus protecting the child from hackers and spies invading his life. The program blocks and monitors all processes during which the microphone must be used. Available only for Android.Photo: screenshot of the applicationPhoto: screenshot of the application
10. Boxcryptor
Add-on to software that is responsible for encryptiondata. automatically detects files stored in different cloud storages and protects them from falling into the wrong hands. Photos, videos and documents will be available for viewing and downloading only to the user. If a child stores something in the storage, no third party will be able to access this data.Photo: screenshot of the applicationPhoto: Screenshot of the appVideo source: Getty Images