I would like to know if there is anyway you can make it harder to go online.  I have DSL, but my kids are still able to go online and check out sights that are well not good or has so many pop up the computer can get virus etc. When I am not home they are online a lot. They use Internet Explorer as the browser.  Is there a way where I can put a password on that browser? Thanks!
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Yes. There is content advisor. That is built in to Internet Explorer. Go To IE>Tools>Internet Options>Content>Enable Content Advisor\nAlso you can buy Cyber Patrol for $39.95 from cyberpatrol.com. It lets you set a time limit on when and how long your kids can use the internet. Also you can block custom things. Like content,words,pictures,adult content,etc.
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Not really. If your ISP has a proxy server that could make it faster. What a proxy server does is cache (keep a copy) of all web pages people visit, so then if you visit those same pages you only have to connect to your ISP rather than the actual page itself, making it quite a bit faster. In internet explorer Tools->Connections->Lan settings allows you to set your proxy server. But its not a common thing these days as most people who care about such things are using broadband, and ISP's don't offer a proxy.\n\n\nBTW Google Web Accelerator is no help - "3. Can I use Google Web Accelerator with a dial-up connection?\n\nDial-up users may not see much improvement, as Google Web Accelerator is currently optimized to speed up web page loading for broadband connections."
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graham said everything i wud have said... except u shud also download firefox for ur primary browser instead of internet explorer. http://www.mozilla.com it works waaaaaaaaaay better than internet explorer and is faster. and safer. but to  defragment ur pc. click start/all programs/accessories/system tools/defragment.
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Are you on dial up, DSL or cable?  If on dialup, sometimes the sites "time out" and will not load, especially if there are many graphics.  Also, there are some sites that are actually down at times.  Lastly, is there a block on certain sites on your computer?
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Maybe it's the weather. I have DSL, and I'm having some problems getting into sites. It's almost like I have dial up again!! UUUGGGGGG! It could also be that since the weather is so bad, there are a lot more people online...Lots of traffic..
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Download Firefox with Advanced security features, and best of all...Tabs! I used to be an IE user but will never switch back again.\n\nhttp://www.getfirefox.com/
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I believe the security updates are both helpful and necessary.  Driver changes often cause trouble.  I have heard from a number of people that IE7 caused problems for them, amd I just saw it on my update list.
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After any kind of broadband, dial-up is going to PAINFULLY slow.  Web sites are adding more & more graphics all the time, not to mention the time it takes to load all the adds.  So it will only get worse.
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Get a parental Control for free(see link) and become the administrator. its awesome FREE software.\n\nDiscription: K9 Web Protection is easy-to-use Parental Control and Internet filtering software that helps parents protect their children online. K9 Web Protection has the ability to block adult, porn and other offensive content, prevent spyware infections, and monitor visited sites on any Internet access connection (AOL, MSN, Yahoo, and SBC). Based on commercial-grade Web filtering controls from Blue Coat Systems, K9 Web Protection is unique among content filters and it's free for home use. K9 can be configured as a porn blocker, a spyware stopper, a gambling filter or various other configurations based on our 54 Web categories.\n\nhttp://downloads-zdnet.com.com/K9-Web-Protection/3000-2162_2-10487711.html
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Conrad,\nYou are asking how can we get users to become more resposible and take charge. \nThey are lazy.\nAs I have grown with this www, i have got a few nasties and sought out ways to eliminate the threat.\nI use all of the above, plus a few more.\nViruses have attempted to enter my system from Trusted Clients who have not upgraded their defenses.\nThe worst offender to date is Duke Energy form Charlotte, NC.\nThey just tell you it can't happen, and I have learned to accept only faxed or mailed job requirements/specifications from them when negotiating a contract.\nThis scenario only goes to show that Viruses/Spyware can come from any place. \nAgain,  thank you for posting a question in a way that hopefully will awaken at least one other user and take responsibility, letting others save time with scans, etc.
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Go Tools, then internet options.  Work on the security tab and content tabs.  If you have Nortons, it has a seperate Parental control tab.
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I am too, but we have to deal with them.  A study recently claimed that spam forms the biggest part of Internet traffic (I don't have that link).  However, we have to proactive in making it redundant.  I use Opera browser, its more secure than even Firefox.  In addition, I use LavaSoft AdAware and Popup Blocker.  They do an awesome job of blocking popus!!
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Yup, he goes into the AOL server using an ordinary browser.   Probably www.aol.com and then login using his own ID.   He might have had to set this up beforehand; I don't know.\n\nBUT\n\nIf your son has set his AOL account to download his messages onto his own computer, then the ones he has already downloaded won't be there when he looks at the account on your computer - only the new ones will be there.\n\nYou could try to persuade him to ditch AOL; they're horrible.   They operate a "white list" so only if you're on the white list can you send email to him.   That tends to kill not just the spam but a reasonable number of good messages as well.  But hey ho.\n\nBTW i wonder how many people on Answers know what a Glesga Bhoy is?   Joke: how do you know when you're in Shotts?  when they're throwing snowballs at the Orange walk...
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You can try something like net nanny. But remember that you won't stop your kids from doing what they want with the computer until you get computer literate enough to understand how it really work. Until you do, kids will pass right under your nose and you won't see a thing.\n\nAlso IE settings are completely useless. Who use IE anyway.
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You'll have to go into your internet options, security settings and lower your security level.\nTools, Internet Options, Security, Custom Level
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I don't know about any of that software, but I suggest that you put the computer in plain sight for the rest of the family.  That will discourage them from using the computer inappropriately while you are at home, and will make it apparent when they use the computer.  You might set aside a room strictly for computer use, and maintain a presence there too.  Also, I think Internet Explorer has a content control system.  Check the Internet Options dialog for that feature.
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#1.  Because people are constantly asking questions around the clock, if you use the numbered pages at the bottom of your screen, you are "refreshing" your computer each time and will always see the latest questions. You either want to hit the "back" arrow at the top left of your screen, or right-click your mouse and click on "back" to get back to your original information.\n\n#2. Unfortunately, it sounds as if your computer is freezing up.  If you're using dial-up, it will always be slower than say DSL, which is really fast. Pop-ups also slow down your machine since your computer is putting those up while it's also trying to open the information you're looking for. You can turn them off by clicking on "Tools" at the top of your screen, "pop-up blocker" and then turn them off. I hope you have some sort of anti-virus software on your computer, as well.  Hope this helps!