Internet Safety-PG Key Review

Internet safety-it’s paramount these days. The numbers of kids, teens, and of course, adults looking at and being caught in inappropriate things online is heartbreaking. What can be done? We as responsible parents know the basics: keep the computer in an open room, don’t let the children be online in secret or anywhere alone, talk about what they are researching, and above all-pray, pray, pray. But, just in case you need some extra help, PG Key may be for you! www.pgkey.com

    

PG Key is an internet safety tool that is easy to use and offers quite a few features. As stated on their website, these are the main features:

• Access Control:      Control computer use by inserting or unplugging PG Key.

• Time Allowance:    Decide the amount of time the computer can be used daily.

• Content Filtering:  Eliminate unwanted results from innocent searches.

• Site Blocking:          Block sites you decide are inappropriate.

• Activity Tracking:  Review all activity on the PC with a DVD-like interface.

• Activity Notifications: Be informed via text message or e-mail of any flagged activity.

• Chat and E-mail Logging:    See both sides of chat and e-mail conversations.

• Computer Configuration:    Properly configure all users of the protected PC.

• User Name and Password Logging:   Keep track of user names and passwords.

• Inappropriate Activity Evidence:    Use video recording to show obvious or suspected inappropriate activity.

The PG Key is a USB plug that you plug in to any computer, set it up with parameters, put in a password, and you are ready to be informed about your children’s activities. Another nice feature is the timer. You can choose the amount of time your child(ren) spend online, and once that time is up, the key will kick them off.

The parent is given reports about the activities that go on-therefore providing accountability to the children for their activities.

You only need one key per computer, which costs $49.99. There is no other membership fee, but they do provide technical support and are very helpful with any issues that may arise.

Be sure to check out what other crew members are saying about PG Key here: http://homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolcrew/783233/

Disclaimer: I received this product free of charge in exchange for my personal opinions and review. No other compensation was received.