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About Filtering
| Types of
Filtering: An Overview |
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Inline Server Side Filtering Back
Filtering that is performed at the ISP before it reaches your PC.
Filtering is done "inline", that is, the filter is placed between
your computer and your internet connection. No browser settings are
required. It filters all requests for information from the internet. This
filtering can not be turned off. |
Inline Filtering.
Pros: No software to install or configure, filter is Immediately active, and
always on
Cons: No Filter By-pass options
Accounts Available on: FC
Standard, Deluxe White |
Client / Server Side S4F Filtering
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Filter has a client side and server side component. Client side
"agent" is installed on your PC.The agent monitors all requests to the internet.
When a request is made for a web page, agent sends the URL request to the server side
database. Database returns whether the site is okay or not. If okay, you're connected
through your ISP connection; otherwise a block message is displayed. |
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S4F Filtering
Pros: Allows password protected by pass if desired. (can be
disabled)
Cons: Not active until installed.
Accounts Available on: All Gatekeeper, Deluxe blue |
Proxy Server Filtering
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Filtering that is performed at the ISP, by a
proxy server. This is accomplished by setting your browser to direct
all requests for internet information through the proxy server instead of directly to the
Internet. The proxy server filters the requests, and returns sites that are not on the
filter block list. This type of filtering can be turned off by setting the browser to
directly connect to the internet instead of connecting through the proxy. (Can lock Filter
on with Mac OS or Netscape). |
Proxy Filtering -
Pros: Works on Macs
Cons: Must manually lock filter, only available for Macs, Not active until
properly configured
Accounts Available on: Available for Mac Users only in Blue areas or Filter only accounts
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PC
Side Filtering (Software) Back
Filtering that is performed at the PC by software you install on
your PC.
Cyber-Sentinel: Has the benefit of allowing the filter to examine the
keyboard and monitor input whether coming from the internet, or originating at the PC.
This allows both restrictions on predatory phrases that lure children to cyberpredators,and
allows you to define restricted information that can not be sent over the internet, such
as phone numbers, addresses, or other personal information you would not want children to
divulge.
We-Blocker: Allows "profiles" for what you want blocked for
different age groups |
Software Filtering Pros: Maximum customization options
Cons: Not active until installed and properly configured.
Accounts Available on: WeBlocker - Economy
Cyber-Sentinel- Deluxe |
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Family's Choice Filtering Options:
Family's Choice let's you choose whether to use Inline
Server Side Filtering only, Proxy filtering only, PC Side Filtering only, or Both.
In keeping with our commitment with helping to keep the Internet safe for families, we
even offer a Free Filter powered by We-Blocker. (See below)
Which plan would be best for me? Click here
Filtering Tools Used:
There are a number of tools on the market that provide filtering. Here are the tools
currently in use by Family's Choice in various configurations:
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