How to Block Access to Harmful Websites

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The internet is a remarkable tool, for it enables you to connect with whole world. The internet makes it possible to acquire every possible type of information that is available out there. Unfortunately however, hackers, spammers, malware, and illicit sexual content saturate the internet. Young children and even adults are in danger of being exposed to such malicious content. Thus, the primary purpose of this article is to show you how to protect yourself and your family by using a web filtering appliance and other methods.

Things You'll Need

• Computer

Instructions

1. Step 1- Ameliorate your use of the web

   It is not always necessary to use a web filtering appliance to protect yourself from harmful content, nor do you always need a small business web filter. It is essential that you be careful on how you surf the web. Avoid typing words in search engines might generate harmful content. Furthermore, abstain from sites with poor reputation, like illegal and peer to peer sites.

2. Step 2- Use Parental controls

   If you have children, then you must be careful. Children are a lot more susceptible to harmful-content sites, because of their ignorance (they don't know any better), and their excessive use of the web. If you have windows vista, you can use the parental controls tool (can be found at control panel), which can act as a web filtering appliance for your home or a small business web filtering appliance. You can also use a premium antivirus service, which comes with internet security. CA internet security comes with parental controls.

3. Step 3- Download web filter software

   Using a web filter software is the best way to block access to malignant sites. If you want the best service, it is best to buy a web filter. If you want basic service, download a free web filter.