KidsWatch Time Control 3.0

Released:	2004-09-01
License:	$29.95
Publisher:	Computer Business So lutions, Inc.
Language:	English
Platform:	Windows
Requirements:	32MB RAM, 5 MB HD
Install:	Install and Uninstall
Downloads:	2130
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Publisher's Description:

KidsWatch Time Control - KidsWatch Time Control is one of America's leading Parental Control Software packages that allows you to limit and control the time your children spend on the computer, access the Internet or play games. Time Control helps you block unwanted software from being downloaded, prevents overuse and helps you to balance your child's day. With KidsWatch Time Control you will be able to: - Limit Internet Surfing, chatting and game playing to a time and duration appropriate for each child. - Schedule the number of hours each child can use the computer, per day or by week. - Automatically log your child out of their computer when it’s time for lights out. - Block younger siblings from gaining access to the Internet. - Lock down the computer to prevent your child from pirating music or installing inappropriate software. - Easily share computer time among siblings. - Allow time for homework and leave game playing and chatting for later. The combinations are endless! Mix and match the time, duration and program options for each child and create the schedules that suite your family's needs. KidsWatch Time Control helps you have command over the time and activity your children spend on the computer and the Internet. Help your kids stay away from trouble and take the next step to parental supervision – computer supervision! Fully Customizable -Time Control™ allows you to select all the settings and restrictions your family needs for healthy computer and Internet use. Controllable Computer Time -Schedule the number of hours each child can spend on the computer per day or per week. Restrict Access to Programs -Schedule the period of time and the number of hours your child can use each individual program installed on your computer. Limit Internet Use - Restrict or limit online messaging and email, access to chat rooms, surfing the Internet or playing Internet games.

List of Changes:

Version 3.0 from 2004-09-01

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Limit Computer, Program and Internet Access

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Latest User Reviews:

donnacello

2008-03-31 09:38:46 #

Version: 3.0

Good program.

I would have liked to be able to have different setting for weekends vs. Weekdays.

Tim Swanson

2007-11-25 09:19:39 #

Version: 3.0

Efficient internet time management aid

This is the second time manager I've tried on my computers and it's a lot better than Time Boss. KidsWatch is relatively easy to use and it seems to be reliable. Unfortunately, Time Boss can't tell time it seems and doesn't give enough warning -- even when it's set to do so.

The interface is not as intuitive as it could be. It was not clear to me at first that you could limit both the total hours of use and the times of day things are in use.

Bugs:
It appeared to load a non-updated restrictions file once. One user, who had been blocked from the internet for an entire day was later unblocked for that day. After being unblocked she logged in and used the internet for about 30 minutes, and then logged out. Later that day, she logged onto the computer, but was unable to use the internet. I checked her restrictions and found that the day was blocked. I then unblocked the day again up to 8:30 and she was able to use the internet until 8:30.

While I was going through these operations the OK button stopped working on that user's profile, so I exited her profile and went back in. That re-activated the OK button.

All in all, this is a good product and works well for my family. My main problem is with my kids using the internet too much and getting distracted from their studies. I've set it to limit their daily internet time and put a limit on the times of day they can use the internet.

Chrispy

2007-08-19 16:11:41 #

Version: 3.0

Too much

Although the program looks impressive, it turned out to do much more than I needed. What I needed was a way to limit the amount of time my children and wife spend on the Internet per month, as I get a fixed number of hours a month free. I have split this amongst all the family members. KidsWatch was not a suitable solution because:
a) It does not allow me to specify the limit per month, only per day or week.
b) It us somewhat diffcult to use and set up for something this simple.

Sad it doesn't work

2007-06-08 07:16:49 #

Version: 3.0

Does not differentiate network usage

The application is almost everything I need in a usage / monitoring tool. However, the main problem is that it cannot differentiate between internet related activities (i.e. browsing, chat, ftp, etc.) and intranet related activities (i.e. network file sharing, network printing, etc.). There are also services associated with applications such as Antivirus and email that poll internet servers for updates. These activities also need to be excluded from internet usage since they are computer generated not user generated. I cannot use a product that counts the time the computer is connected to the intranet.

Author's Response:

We do not count intranet activity, but if you want to be more granular with your restrictions you can set up a time limit for each individual program that you have but going to the program tab and right clicking on the program if interest.

Let us know if you have any additional questions.

Larry

kclif9

2006-11-30 00:25:20 #

Version: 3.0

outstanding

i reccomened this to others beacause it is somthing to a family or business computer

misu

2006-11-07 06:43:06 #

Version: 3.0

kind`of cool

i like it, but i would like to see more features in it

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