Kid Computer

[UaVaj]

what is an "autonomous" way to effective restrict computer usage time.

*** a setup once and forget method.

for example - computer usage is only allow from hours of 3pm-9pm.

operating system is win8.1.



update.

sorry for not being clear.

restriction is not just the internet. it is the overall computer usage.
both kids have their own computer in their room. want to setup a policy to ensure the computer stays off between the hours of 9pm-3pm.

the scenario. 9pm is the deadline. at 8:30pm kids get a warning. at 9:00pm regardless of whatever the kids are doing. system automatically log the kids off. kid's log in access will be denied all night and all day next day until 3pm. only time the kids are allowed to access the computer is 3pm-9pm weekdays and 7am-9pm weekends.

 

[radtechtips]

There is some network monitoring software that does that but only for Internet access. Idk of any for the entire computer.

 

[smakme7757]

Most modern home routers have a "Parental mode" allowing you to restrict access to certain clients.
My RT-N66U has that functionality.

Parental control allows you to set the time limit for a client's network usage. To use parental control:

1. In the [Clients Name] column, select the client whose network usage you want to control. You may also key in the clients MAC address in the [Clients MAC Address] column.
2. In the [Add / Delete] column, click the plus(+) icon to add the client.
3. In the [Time Management] column, click the edit icon to edit the Active Schedule.
4. Select the desired time slots for allowed access times. Drag and hold to create longer time slots.
5. Click [OK] to save the settings made.

 

[MustISO]

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-parental-controls-in-windows-8/

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/family-safety

Like others have said, many new routers have parental controls for things like safe browsing and time limitations.

 

[UaVaj]

was hoping for total computer lock out.

 

[smakme7757]

was hoping for total computer lock out.

We just told you how to do it.

If you set a schedule from 15:00 to 21:00 the client won't be able to reach the internet during that time period.

If "Total computer lockout" means every hour of the day, you just set the schedule to cover the entire 24 hour period and the PC/MobilePhone won't ever be able to connect to the internet through your router.

However, if the child has a mobile phone they could use 3G/4G instead. So that might be a loop hole.

I don't think banning internet access to children is a good idea, it seems to create more problems than it solves, but now you know how to do it if you want too.

 

[UaVaj]

sorry for not being clear.

updated post #1 with relevant info.

only time kids are allowed to access the computer is 3pm-9pm weekdays and 7am-9pm weekends.

 

[smakme7757]

Windows has that functionality built in. You would need to convert or create new "Child" accounts for them.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/set-pc-limits

You can then setup curfew and logon time limits.

You should also have a look at settings up the "Request" feature. That way, if they need more time or need to install something, they can email you and you can approve or deny access.

 

[radtechtips]

Also I wrote a simple .NET app that does it so really it's not very hard

 

[smakme7757]

Also I wrote a simple .NET app that does it so really it's not very hard

 

[SunnyD]

Windows has that functionality built in. You would need to convert or create new "Child" accounts for them.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/set-pc-limits

You can then setup curfew and logon time limits.

You should also have a look at settings up the "Request" feature. That way, if they need more time or need to install something, they can email you and you can approve or deny access.

This and/or Microsoft Family Safety (they work in conjunction for one-stop shopping if you need web based filtering).

 

[radtechtips]

 

[sonitravel09]

You can check monitoring software WorkExaminer. It will show web usage control, time tracking, screenshots, check messages, web internet activities, IM recording, block websites. Check the features of WorkExaminer.

 

[mirageracerx]

make a domain server box, have lockout times for their account logins when they try to log into the domain. if they bypass it, you have given birth to a young hacker (which i totally encourage).

Stuff like netnanny also work well.

 

[ninaholic37]

You could switch to a Linux OS that runs entirely in RAM so that shutting off the electrical breaker to their room/computer every night at 9pm will cause no data corruption. :sneaky: