Effective Monitoring
You need a program that's going to allow you to see all web pages visited, read sent and received email, and see both sides of IM conversations...
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 Web-based /
remote data access
This means:
1. No need to repeately access the monitored computer to review recorded data.
2. Keep an eye on things from anywhere.
(Imagine keeping an eye on the kids' Internet activity from your office for instance.)
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 Invisibility / Stealth
If you want to have any hope of seeing what the person you're monitoring does when they think no one's looking, you need a program that's completely invisible...
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 Key Logger
The keylog component is a crucial part of any monitoring suite. (And it's completely missing in the sparse Microsoft's parental controls center in Vista.) Keyloggers are often referred to more specifically as: "ghost key logger" or "stealth key logger"...
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 Ability to block
Since the Internet changes so fast, we suggest that you go for a program that has some kind of contextual blocker...
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 Data filtering
Be sure to look for some kind of data filter, search mechanism, and "important" word alert systems that will help you quickly find the essential information...
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 Screenshots
Some monitoring applications can take screenshots of on-screen activity; for real Internet safety, you'll see the best let you automatically trigger those screenshots when they encounter an "imporant" word...
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A Word on Our Reviews and Monitoring Software...

The information put together at this site is for informational and educational purposes only. What you do with that information is up to you.

It's our intent to get it right, and we really strive like heck for accuracy and detail in our reviews, but sometimes we just might slip up on something. If we do, let us know; if you're right, we'll fix it.

All information and any answers we provide are provided "as-is"; how you use the information is completely your decision.

From our experience, in most areas, the use of monitoring software is completely legal so long as you are the legal owner of the computer on which the software is being installed. Employers, schools, and other organizations may need to add disclosure to their respective handbooks, etc. (Please don't misconstrue this as actual legal advice--it's just our insight.)

If you aren't certain about using it, you may want to read up on regulations in your area for the use of this type of software.

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We wish you all the best.
1. WebWatcher 96%
2. eBlaster89%
3. Spector Pro86%
4. SpyAgent74%
5. ContentProtect74%
6. Guardian Monitor73%
7. Iambigbrother66%
8. NetNanny62%
9. CyberSitter60%
 





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Web Site Activity Logging
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Web Site Content Blocking
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Read IM ("Chat") conversations
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Invisibility
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Ease-of-use
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