Most filters protect the innocent but they also curtail chronic users viewing as well. Below you will find a list of the top products available.

Here is a list of key things you should look for when looking for a good internet filter.

1. Ease of instalation
2. Effectiveness of filtering--too much or too little
3. Adjustable filter settings
4. Reporting searches via email notification or online
5. Cost

If you are not a technical junkie you should know that there is other criteria to look for in a good filter, but these are the key things you should look for.

The results?

Netmop

One thing I really like about their service is that you cannot shut the filter off by using a password. In order to shut off their system it requires a parent to call and shut it off. Their phone support is one of the best available on the net.

How do they compare on the five criteria?

1. Ease of installation

   Netmop offers easy installation and if you experience problems they have a good costomer support. Their filter can also be installed on three computers for no extra fee

2. Effectiveness of filtering--too much or too little

   Netmop is very effective in preventing random access to objectionable sites. However, as with most filters there are some loop holes. After talking with the owner, I am convinced that they are working to create the safest filter on the web without limiting too much access. As is common with many filters if you make it through the initial filter, there are few road blocks to finding objectionable material.

3. Adjustable filter settings

   Netmop provides the safest control--a required phone call by an authorized person. This is a great tool for individuals addicted to pornography.

4. Reporting searches via email notification or online

   Netmop does not offer notification if there has been a violation.

5. Cost

$54.00 per year--This is comparable to other internet filters available plus they offer free technical support. Click Here to Purchase Netmop Internet Filters

Cyber Patrol

How do they compare on the five criteria?

1. Ease of instalation

   Cyber Patrol is ranked as one of the easiest filter systems to install.

2. Effectiveness of filtering--too much or too little

   In most cases Cyber Patrol was effective in blocking out objectionable sites. However, in some circumstances if you make it through the initial filter, there are few road blocks to finding objectionable material. Cyber Patrol did really well in not blocking out websites that were not objectionable.

3. Adjustable filter settings

   Cyber Patrol provides some of the best management controls. It offers:

   Individual user profiles

   Password controls

   Hidden Option--meaning the filter can be installed without others knowing it.

4. Reporting searches via email notification or online

   Cyber Patrol does not offer the best service when it comes to reporting. They do offer a logging violations. However, more effective services can automatically send an email if a violation has occurred.

5. Cost

$39.95 per year--This is comparable to other internet filters available.

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