In order to manage Internet access in the more complex world of Web 2.0, parents are increasingly turning to monitoring software, often in combination with filtering software ( a recent survey found that 27% of European parents use both filtering and monitoring software). Spector Pro is often considered the best total monitoring package. As this review points out, it would be a great total parental control package if they would add blocking along with monitoring. From the current PC Magazine:
Spector Pro 2009
Bottom Line
While it does include features related to controlling what your kids do on the computer, Spector Pro’s real power is its comprehensive activity monitoring. Mom and Dad can view surfing history, IM conversations, passwords, e-mail—everything! The kids won’t dare do anything improper.
Pros
|Comprehensively logs all computer activity including Web surfing, IM, e-mail, and more. Logs all keystrokes, takes periodic snapshot. Internet time scheduling. Can view logs across the network.
Cons
No category-based Web site blocking. No over-the-Web remote access. No remote configuration.
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