OpenDNS - A parental control

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OpenDNS is a Domain Name System (DNS) resolution service. OpenDNS extends DNS adding features such as misspelling correction, phishing protection, and optional content filtering. It provides an ad-supported service "showing relevant ads when we search results" and a paid advertisement-free service.

Key features:-

• Industry leading malware and botnet protection
• Award winning Web filtering
• Faster, reliable, more secure DNS
• Ultra-reliable, globally distributed cloud network
• Simple, Smart, Easy

OpenDNS is a great tool for parental control, it blocks all pornographic websites and all website that are restricted to minors without any third party software. All you want to do is edit your dns settings in your modem or single computer.

Here is how to setup a parental control with OpenDNS:

1. • Step 1 - Click the Windows orb to access the "Start" menu.
   • Step 2 - Click "Control Panel."
   • Step 3 - "View Network Status and Tasks" underneath "Network and Internet."
   • Step 4 - Click "Change Adapter Settings."
   • Step 5 - Double-click the network adapter that you are currently using for the Internet. Click "Continue" to any prompts that appear.
   • Step 6 - Click "Internet Protocol 4." Click "Properties."
   • Step 7 - Click the box next to "Use The Following DNS Server Addresses."
   • Step 8 - Enter "208.67.222.123" and "208.67.220.123" in the fields provided. Click "OK" to save all changes and complete the setup of OpenDNS.Goto https://store.opendns.com/settings/home-free/ to check whether your settings are correct . Now you coputer will block pornography, proxy servers, phishing sites and some malware.

     Head over to http://www.opendns.com/ for more product and serivices.