How to Restrict Web Browsing Using Firefox
Decide on a protection method that suits you., Maintain your own list of 'bad' sites., Change Firefox settings to check each visited page against a university-maintained list of bad sites (using a free proxy service)., Alternatively, you can install...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide on a protection method that suits you.
A simple solution is to use your windows' Hosts file, which controls how web page requests are handled.
This is not thought of as being a complete solution, and family hackers may get around it.
See External Links for a guide on editing your Hosts file. , Checking web pages against a list of known bad pages can offer a measure of protection for your family.
This does not offer you controls, nor can you influence the nature of blocked sites.
Take the following steps to set up a proxy.
Open Firefox's Options which you can access under the Tools menu.
Ensure the Generalor Advanced tab(depends on the Firefox version) is selected and click on the Connection Settings button (see the screenshot).
Click on Manual proxy configuration, and type the following in the HTTP Proxy field:www-filter.csufresno.edu In the Port field, type:5050 See the screenshot to see the process in action.
Enjoy filtered Internet Browsing. , Web filtering software can extend your control:
Control what programs and games are run.
Restrict computer use to certain times or days.
View a list of visited websites.
Control which websites are accessed.
Some programs to consider are as follows:
K9 Web Protection
- a free family tool.
SafeEyes
- This is what some schools are installing.
CyberPatrol
- Perhaps the most used program at home.
This program also can control access to programs installed on the computer.
ContentProtect
- Includes a remote control feature.
Integrated Tools
- If you are a AOL, MSN or Earthlink subscriber, or you own Norton Internet Security or ZoneAlarm Internet Security, you already have some parental control tools, as they are integrated into the software For a comparison of features of different products, see this Comparison Chart: -
Step 2: Maintain your own list of 'bad' sites.
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Step 3: Change Firefox settings to check each visited page against a university-maintained list of bad sites (using a free proxy service).
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Step 4: Alternatively
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Step 5: you can install a program that filters web browsing
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Step 6: with settings you can configure yourself.
Detailed Guide
A simple solution is to use your windows' Hosts file, which controls how web page requests are handled.
This is not thought of as being a complete solution, and family hackers may get around it.
See External Links for a guide on editing your Hosts file. , Checking web pages against a list of known bad pages can offer a measure of protection for your family.
This does not offer you controls, nor can you influence the nature of blocked sites.
Take the following steps to set up a proxy.
Open Firefox's Options which you can access under the Tools menu.
Ensure the Generalor Advanced tab(depends on the Firefox version) is selected and click on the Connection Settings button (see the screenshot).
Click on Manual proxy configuration, and type the following in the HTTP Proxy field:www-filter.csufresno.edu In the Port field, type:5050 See the screenshot to see the process in action.
Enjoy filtered Internet Browsing. , Web filtering software can extend your control:
Control what programs and games are run.
Restrict computer use to certain times or days.
View a list of visited websites.
Control which websites are accessed.
Some programs to consider are as follows:
K9 Web Protection
- a free family tool.
SafeEyes
- This is what some schools are installing.
CyberPatrol
- Perhaps the most used program at home.
This program also can control access to programs installed on the computer.
ContentProtect
- Includes a remote control feature.
Integrated Tools
- If you are a AOL, MSN or Earthlink subscriber, or you own Norton Internet Security or ZoneAlarm Internet Security, you already have some parental control tools, as they are integrated into the software For a comparison of features of different products, see this Comparison Chart:
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