McAfee Parental Controls 1.0

Blocking or allowing websites and programs

McAfee Parental Controls automatically blocks websites and programs that are inappropriate for your children. However, you can choose to block or allow them manually.

Blocking websites

You can customize your children's protection by adding websites to their blocked list. After adding these websites, your children won't be able to access them.

Blocking websites and programs by categories

McAfee Parental Controls blocks websites and programs for your children based on content categories. Your children are automatically assigned to categories based on the type of protection you've given them, whether standard or based on their age.

•Block or allow websites
You can block websites that you think are inappropriate for your children, or even allow blocked websites that you think are appropriate.
•Allow or Block programs
McAfee Parental Controls automatically blocks programs that are inappropriate for your children, based on their age. However, you can allow a blocked program any time.
•Review the categories assigned to your children
Your children are assigned to content categories based on the type of protection you've given them. You can review the categories assigned to your children, and then manually block websites that doesn't come under the assigned categories, at the Websites tab.
•Allow websites when requested
When your children try to access a blocked website, McAfee Parental Controls prompts them to ask the administrator for access. If you find that the website is appropriate for them, you can enter the administrator password and give them access.
•Allow programs when requested
When your children try to access a blocked program, McAfee Parental Controls prompts them to ask the administrator for access. If you find that the program is appropriate for them, you can enter the administrator password and give them access.