What can I do to block access to certain types of websites

[Ronstang]

My neighbor's son has recently discovered porn sites on the internet since he is enjoying a 2 week vacation from school for being disruptive. My neighbor would like to block his access to such sites and since I built them the PC he turned to me for advice and never having had to face this problem in the past I have no clue and thus I turn to my trusty frinds here.

Any help would be greatly appreciated and please spare me the "sure, it's for your neighbor " comments because I am telling the truth here and I simply need some friendly advice.

Thanks in advance

 

[igowerf]

You'll need some nanny software to block out porn sites. I found this one: http://www.softforyou.com/. It's free. There have been a couple other threads about blocking internet access and nanny software. Search the forum for some more info.

 

[Ronstang]

thanks...and that link is bad BTW

 

[jfall]

You could block them manually by adding the sites to the hosts file and redirecting them.. or you could go the easy route and get a program like CyberSitter, NetNanny..

 

[TheCorm]

Is there anyway of having it so if they try and access a restricted site, rather than just saying "this is blocked" or something....you can have an image flash up on screen....such as the parent looking very angry or something.......or a sound clip...?

 

[stockjock]

You could try We-Blocker. I've used it in the past and its pretty easy to use. Also do a search for it on Google and you'll see some more threads to click on it...for some reason I'm getting a "The page cannot be displayed" when I goto their site...
And, Oooh its free!!

Try this if you can't get link to work above