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Set DNS differently per user profile on Mac OS

Is there a method to set DNS differently according to the user account on Mac OS?The use case is I want my kids' user accounts on my Mac to use a filtered DNS provider, but for my profile I don't want...

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How to enable Python on a Chromebook for an account that is supervised with...

I created a Google account for my son who is a minor. It is managed by Google Family Link.The problem is that it has a restriction for parental control by Google's Family Link which prevents this...

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Limiting web access using router's whitelist feature

This setup has failed twice for me; for two different routers. Now I hear that this might be a problem with HTTPS rather than the routers. I'd love to hear from experts about a potential solution for...

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How to disable the router's WiFi while keeping Ethernet enabled?

At my house, the kids all use WiFi, while the adults use Ethernet. I want to let the adults use the Internet at any hour, while denying access to the kids at 9:30 PM. I also want to keep them off in...

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Don't allow a user account to modify or logout an app

I have a Windows 10 with two user accounts: Dad and Daughter. Dad account is an administrator local account. Daughter account is a simple local account.With Dad account I have installed a "Freedom.to"...

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How to block all search engines except Google? [closed]

I'm using Windows 10 and I have a parental control program called Qustodio installed, but my child is able to bypass the security by accessing a search engine that isn't forced to use Safe Search, like...

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Has anyone managed to set up Python on a Chromebook for an account that is...

I don't want my kids to play games, so I am supervising their Google accounts with Google Family Link - it works very well to block access to unwanted websites when they try to access them via their...

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OpenDNS Web Content Filtering

I'm trying to block certain websites using OpenDNS but running into issues.I have successfully managed to get it to block general adult websites, but there are a few other websites I'd like to block...

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Apps for supervised users in Chrome OS?

My niece recently got a chromebook, and her parents added parental controls (supervised user) to her account. Unfortunately, they claim they only had the option of completely denying access to the app...

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uninstalling a parental control software Homeguard

I installed a software named Homeguard Pro ( Veridium). But I cannot uninstall it now because the option does not show up and it's kind of working in disguise. I checked almost all the methods using...

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Blocking content from all websites on Windows using keywords like xxx?

I am already using DNS filtering to block porn websites but I still need to block porn content from all sites where not all content is porn. It would be a shame to have to block the whole site along...

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Disable using proxy servers on windows 10

I want to set up parental controls on a Windows 10 laptop. I am using Microsoft Family Safety for this. However, the child account can go to Edge and there use a free proxy. In that way, all sites can...

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How do I filter out addresses using HTTPS for a D-Link router?

I recently got a new router, a DRL-600L Router from D-Link, and was setting up some filters to block out certain websites. One problem I am having is blocking out addresses that use https instead of...

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Revoke web browser access from PS4 using router

Is it possible to configure a router to revoke HTTP access (I think that's what it would be called?) from a device on the network? In this case, a PS4.But I'd still like it to be possible to play games...

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Block acess for new devices on the LAN [closed]

I wanted my Parental Controls to control screen time for my son's PC.I have set that up by his MAC Address which is tied to his IP.But, I have seen that he can access the Wi-Fi using a random MAC...

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Microsoft Account Birthdate

The birthdate on my friend's Microsoft Account is incorrect, and this is causing problems with some software such as Google Chrome.Ten years ago, a private IT contractor set up my friend's Microsoft...

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How to make sure kid completes an online lesson before allowing...

I would like my kid to complete an online lesson from this website: http://www.typingweb.com/ before allowing him to use the computer (specifically: playing Minecraft!).Is there any way to do this?I...

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How do I prevent a chrome extension from being removed?

I am using Blocksi parental controls chrome extension to block access to confidential websites that I login to on my laptop, for in case someone uses my laptop without permission, but the person can...

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How can I override parental controls on linksys

My son has figured out how to override the linksys internet pause on the router. How do I fix that

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What keywords should I use in parental control to block Facebook on Android...

I need to block Facebook in my WiFi by my tp-link archer C6 router. Using parental control I able to block on desktop but not in apps on Android and iPhone.

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Setting up DNSMasq to supply different DNS servers to set address ranges on a...

I have set up parental controls on my DD-WRT router using the instructions here. Basically it has parent's devices and children's devices set up into different address ranges and then has you set up...

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How can I activate Multiplayer on my kids account in Minecraft on Windows on...

I'm having a "Family Group" in a microsoft account: My kid and me.She's trying to play Minecraft but it says: Multiplayer is disabled. Please check your Microsoft account settings.I've googled it and...

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How do I use TP-Link parental controls when I am using the router as a WDS...

My ISP provided a router but it does not provide an admin panel with any useful settings other than letting me change the SSID and password.I bought my own router, a TP-Link TL-WR940N which I...

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Windows 10 Family Safety: Time limits and screen locking

I recently set up my son's computer with family safety, and I have him limited to 3 hours of total screen time per weekday. I have told him that when he gets up to go outside, eat, or whatever to lock...

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K9 web protection installation: active connection is required

I have tried to install K9 Web Protection on my windows 10 x64 machine several times. But every time after pressing install in the following picture, It says Not RespondingAnd finally I get the...

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Whats the best way to run Express VPN through my parental control VPN (Canopy)?

I have a parental control VPN, Canopy, that works very well. However, I also need to run ExpressVPN without bypassing the parental controls. What is the best way of doing this?I have seen some things...

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Disable Firefox feature to choose its own DNS

Let's say I have set up a PC Windows to use 1.1.1.3 Cloudflare "Family" DNS (no "adult" websites) as computer DNS (in the connection/network adapter settings).Then navigating on these websites is...

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My home WiFi router enables restricted mode on YouTube and Google SafeSearch,...

I have a new MediaCom router set up after a recent move, and entering the IP into the browser directs to a very simple page containing only static information.How can I turn off Restricted Mode and...

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How to make an extension In Google Chrome (windows) Enabled But User Cannot...

How to make an extension In Google Chrome (windows) Enabled But User Cannot Use It.My friend is addicted to bad habits, and I want to make his internet experience safer to help him quit these habits.I...

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I am trying to block Facebook app, but it's also blocking WhatsApp app [closed]

I am blocking Facebook app in this way :In Parental control of my router admin panel.I am entering all links in the app's Open by default -> supportedlinks.As a result, the WhatsApp messages are...

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