Parental Control on Servers

In the last article, we talked about applications for Parental Control. In this one, we will explain how to set parental control individually on each server, console, operating system, and smartphone or tablet.

 

What is parental control?

This is a feature that allows to condition children's and adolescents' access to certain inappropriate content on the internet and manage daily screen time. Currently, most children already know how to use the internet even before learning to read, having daily contact with computers, smartphones, or consoles. It has become a priority for adults to learn to control the use of these devices and to teach the younger ones to use them safely. 

Parental control is available on almost all internet-connected devices and allows you to restrict access to inappropriate content for children, block certain pages or programs, set time limits, and also monitor usage.

However, it is important to alert adults that parental control is only a support tool. Children should be educated about the dangers of the internet, remembering that today the younger ones have access to these devices everywhere, and therefore controlling the home PC is not enough.

 

 

Parental Control in the Operating System

One of the options is to set parental controls directly in the operating system of the computer.

 

Windows

The windows parental control allows users to set time limits spent on the computer and the games and programs that can be accessed by children. It is free and easy to set up. You can create a separate account for minors and monitor their activities, set up different accounts, browsing histories through your administrator account, and block any website or application of your choice.

Find out more here: https://support.microsoft.com/pt-pt/help/4090274/microsoft-account-parental-consent-and-child-accounts

 

Apple (macOS)

The Parental Control of Mac OS X limits access to applications, controls web access and contacts that can be included in the email. It also allows managing usage schedules and removing certain words from the vocabulary presented by the dictionary.

Find out more here: https://support.apple.com/pt-pt/guide/mac-help/mchl4a732a3b/10.15/mac/10.15

 

 

Parental Control on Smartphones and Tablets 

 

Parental control is available for both Android and Apple devices. You can turn off the in-app and store purchase option, monitor social media, access to the camera, and bluetooth, and much more.

 

Apple

In the settings of your Apple device, there are numerous parental control options available such as: setting content restrictions and privacy, preventing iTunes and App Store purchases, blocking inappropriate content, restricting access to Game Center, among many others.

You know everything here: https://support.apple.com/pt-pt/HT201304

 

Android and Google Play 

By enabling parental controls on Google Play, you can restrict the content that can be downloaded or purchased on Google Play based on the maturity level.

Parental controls work differently depending on the content: Apps and games, Music, Movies, TV and Books.

Find out more here: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1075738?hl=pt

 

Parental Control in Browsers

Most internet browsers also allow you to set parental controls for free. This control mainly allows you to monitor search history and restrict access to certain websites. Find out how here:

- Google Chrome: https://safety.google/families/#control-what-your-family-sees-on-the-web

- Safari: support.apple.com/

- Firefox:https://support.mozilla.org/pt-PT/kb/bloquear-e-desbloquear-websites-com-o-controlo-par

 

- Internet Explorer: https://account.microsoft.com/family/about

 

Parental Control in Search Engines

Search engines are the main bridge to any inappropriate content for a minor, so it is important to try to limit the type of topics they have access to. The most used search engines offer parental control functionality for free. 

- Google Safe Search: https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/510?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=pt-BR

 

- Bing: https://www.bing.com/account

 

- Yahoo: help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN2247.html

 

Parental Control on Video and Streaming Platforms

YouTube 

O YouTube provides a content parental control option: the Restricted Mode. It is an optional setting you can use on YouTube to help filter out inappropriate content for minors.

You know more here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/174084?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=pt

Within YouTube, there is also YouTube Kids so that children can explore age-appropriate content safely. There are several parental controls so you can tailor the experience to your family's needs.

Find out more here: https://www.youtube.com/intl/ALL_pt/kids/

 

Netflix

 

A Netflix separates content by age rating. In Portugal, Netflix uses the following classification for series and movies: children (7+), teenagers (13+), and adults (16+, 18+).

Find out more here: https://help.netflix.com/pt-pt/node/264

 

HBO

The Kids option of HBO groups all content aimed at the youngest. In this mode, the application is locked, and it is necessary to enter the parental control PIN to exit this mode. The option to activate this mode is presented whenever accessing the Kids menu.

You know more here: https://hboportugal.com/ (Definitions => Parental Control)

Parental Control on Consoles

Nowadays, video games are as or more popular than computers among the younger generation. That is why it is essential to manage time limits and game content. The most well-known consoles on the market offer all free parental control solutions.

 

- Nintendo: https://www.nintendo.pt/Assistencia/Nintendo-Switch/Como-Configurar-ou-Ajustar-as-Definicoes-de-Controlo-Parental-da-Nintendo-Switch-1494771.html

 

- PS4: https://suporte.playstation.com/s/article/Controles-parentais-do-PS4

 

- Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/pt-BR/community/for-everyone/responsible-gaming

 

 

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