How to Block Correctly

The Internet is a dangerous place for children and other users alike. There are many inappropriate websites on the net that children can gain access to. Along with these inappropriate websites, many sites infect your computer with viruses and spyware. You can block access to websites on your Internet browser to keep your kids and your computer safe. However, you don't have to call your Internet service provider to perform this task -- you can do it yourself.

Instructions

Internet Explorer

1. Double click the "Internet Explorer" icon on your desktop to launch the browser.

2. Click on the "Tools" option at the top of the menu.

3. Click on "Internet Options" from the menu and then click "Privacy."

4. Click the "Sites" option in the window and then type the address of the site that you want to block.

5. Click "Block" and then click the "OK" button.

Firefox

1. Click the "Firefox" icon to launch the browser. Click the "Tools" button and then click the "Add-ons" option.

2. Click on the "Get Add-ons" option. Click on the "Browse All Add-ons" option.

3. Type "Blocksite" into the search bar. This will show you a list of blocking applications that you can install on your browser. Click on the one that you want to install on the browser.

4. Type the address of the site that you want to block into the add-ons window to block the site from Firefox.

5. Click the "OK" button to save the block.

Google Chrome

1. Click on the "Google Chrome" icon to launch the browser.

2. Click the wrench symbol on the upper right-hand side of the screen and then click the "Tools" button.

3. Click the "Under The Hood" tab from the menu and then click the "Change Proxy Settings" option.

4. Click the "Security" option and then click the "Restricted Sites" button.

5. Click the "Sites" button and then click the "Add" button. Type the website URL into the bar and click the "OK" button.

References

• Delete Computer History: How To Block A Website