OTish: Web site blocker

Can anyone recommend a web site blocker for WinXP that does all of the
following:
- Block sites at certain times of day with flexible options.
- Must be able to have different settings for different users (shared
computer).
- Cannot be easily disabled.
- Not bloatware.

I know I can set my own proxy but I don't have time for this ATM.
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On 25-05-2011 11:01, Mark wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a web site blocker for WinXP that does all of the
> following:
> - Block sites at certain times of day with flexible options.
> - Must be able to have different settings for different users (shared
> computer).
> - Cannot be easily disabled.
> - Not bloatware.
>
> I know I can set my own proxy but I don't have time for this ATM.
IPCop ?

On Wed, 25 May 2011 15:47:29 +0100, Rob <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>On 25-05-2011 11:01, Mark wrote:
>> Can anyone recommend a web site blocker for WinXP that does all of the
>> following:
>> - Block sites at certain times of day with flexible options.
>> - Must be able to have different settings for different users (shared
>> computer).
>> - Cannot be easily disabled.
>> - Not bloatware.
>>
>> I know I can set my own proxy but I don't have time for this ATM.
>IPCop ?

That's a firewall. Not really what I want, thanks all the same.
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Mark wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a web site blocker for WinXP that does all of the
> following:
> - Block sites at certain times of day with flexible options.
> - Must be able to have different settings for different users (shared
> computer).
> - Cannot be easily disabled.
> - Not bloatware.
>
> I know I can set my own proxy but I don't have time for this ATM.

Hmm, if you're trying to thwart a horny teenager, best of luck!

Tim

On Wed, 25 May 2011 16:29:02 +0100, just as I was about to take a
herb, Mark <(E-Mail Removed)> disturbed my reverie
and wrote:

>That's a firewall. Not really what I want,

It looks like it is. You have described the functions of a
configurable firewall very well indeed <LOL>.
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On 25/05/2011 16:50, Tim Downie wrote:
> Mark wrote:

> Hmm, if you're trying to thwart a horny teenager, best of luck!

OpenDNS does a reasonable job at restricting particular sites like pron,
gambling, drugs, games etc but you can whitelist specific domains
like... xboxlive etc.

Not anything as specific as OP requested. Best solution would be
upgrading to windows 7 and setting up user account controls.

Still won't get around video sites with a simple "yes I'm over 18"
button like Daily motion etc. ..... aparently..

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On 25/05/11 11:01, Mark wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a web site blocker for WinXP that does all of the
> following:
> - Block sites at certain times of day with flexible options.
> - Must be able to have different settings for different users (shared
> computer).
> - Cannot be easily disabled.
> - Not bloatware.
>
> I know I can set my own proxy but I don't have time for this ATM.

I presume this is for children?

On my linux box I specify different logins for each member of the family
and then I use the procon latte (stupid name) plugin in Firefox on the
kids' accounts. It's not perfect, but is easy to use and works well for
my 6 & 8 year olds.

It works with white lists, black lists or by simply filtering content.

On Wed, 25 May 2011 21:56:25 +0100, DrTeeth <no-(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>On Wed, 25 May 2011 16:29:02 +0100, just as I was about to take a
>herb, Mark <(E-Mail Removed)> disturbed my reverie
>and wrote:
>
>>That's a firewall. Not really what I want,
>
>It looks like it is. You have described the functions of a
>configurable firewall very well indeed <LOL>.

Right now I haven't got the resources to set up a firewall. I just
want something quick I can install on a PC.
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(\__/) M.
(='.'=) Due to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and
(")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking some articles
posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by
everyone you will need use a different method of posting.

On Thu, 26 May 2011 15:00:14 +0100, "www.GymRatZ.co.uk"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>On 25/05/2011 16:50, Tim Downie wrote:
>> Mark wrote:
>
>> Hmm, if you're trying to thwart a horny teenager, best of luck!
>
>OpenDNS does a reasonable job at restricting particular sites like pron,
>gambling, drugs, games etc but you can whitelist specific domains
>like... xboxlive etc.

I want something to limit the use of Facebook and other "recreational"
sites while the kids are supposed to be doing homework or revising for
exams. I'm not looking for total blocks on certain sites all the
time. That's easy to do.

>Not anything as specific as OP requested. Best solution would be
>upgrading to windows 7 and setting up user account controls.

Definitely not. I don't want Win7.
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(\__/) M.
(='.'=) Due to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and
(")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking some articles
posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by
everyone you will need use a different method of posting.

On Thu, 26 May 2011 16:14:46 +0100, chris <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>On 25/05/11 11:01, Mark wrote:
>> Can anyone recommend a web site blocker for WinXP that does all of the
>> following:
>> - Block sites at certain times of day with flexible options.
>> - Must be able to have different settings for different users (shared
>> computer).
>> - Cannot be easily disabled.
>> - Not bloatware.
>>
>> I know I can set my own proxy but I don't have time for this ATM.
>
>I presume this is for children?
>
>On my linux box I specify different logins for each member of the family
>and then I use the procon latte (stupid name) plugin in Firefox on the
>kids' accounts. It's not perfect, but is easy to use and works well for
>my 6 & 8 year olds.
>
>It works with white lists, black lists or by simply filtering content.

Again, that's a complete block. I want to control access for certain
periods of time only.
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(\__/) M.
(='.'=) Due to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and
(")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking some articles
posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by
everyone you will need use a different method of posting.