How to Block Kids From Websites With Safari
Safari is a Web browser commonly used with Mac products. Like other Web browsers, Safari can be used to restrict kids' Internet access and block questionable websites. Safari makes blocking websites virtually headache-free.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
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Open Safari, and create a separate account for your child. Open "Systems Preferences/Users," then click on the "+" sign to add a new account. Select "Managed with Parental Controls" from the "New Account" drop-down menu.
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Type in the requested information regarding your child's screen name and password. Click "Create Account."
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Select your child's account name on Safari on the left of your screen. Click on the "Open Parental Controls" and the "User."
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Cllck "Content," and select "Try to Limit Access to Adult Sites Automatically." When the new window opens, click the "+" icon under "Never Allow These Sites." Type in any individual website addresses you would like to block.
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Tips & Warnings
Continue to check up on your kids' Internet use. While Safari works well, it's not foolproof.
