Net Nanny

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Net Nanny
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The Net Nanny interface.
Developer(s) ContentWatch, Inc.
Stable release 6.5 (Windows) 2.0 (Mac)
Operating system Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X
Type Content Control
License Proprietary EULA
Website Net Nanny Homepage

Net Nanny is a brand of content-control software marketed primarily at parents as a way to control a child's computer activity. The flagship product allows a computer owner to block and filter Internet content, place time limits on use, and block desktop PC games.[1]

History [edit]

The original version of Net Nanny was released in 1995. In January 2007, it was purchased by ContentWatch, Inc.[2]

See also [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ "Internet Safety with Net Nanny Content Filtering Software". Retrieved 2009-03-20. 
  2. ^ Rubenking, Neil (2-1-2008). "11 Critical Security Apps - Net Nanny". Ziff Davis, Inc. Retrieved 2008-10-27.