Setting up parental controls for internet

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Setting up parental controls for internet

I bought an i-pod touch for my 13 year old and I'd like to set up parental controls for internet use. I have figured out how to set up restrictions for downloaded content such as music, movies, etc. but I am having trouble figuring out how to set up controls so that inappropriate content from the internet cannot be accessed. Thank you.

i-pod touch 4th generation, Other OS, i-pod touch

Posted on Jan 1, 2011 6:29 PM

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roaminggnome

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Jan 1, 2011 6:34 PM in response to Stacy E

Not sure if such a feature exists. The manual should tell you:

http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPod_touch_iOS4_UserGuide.pdf

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biikman

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Jan 1, 2011 6:46 PM in response to Stacy E

There isn't a built in parental browser filtering option, but there are apps that can possibly do what you are looking for. A quick Google search located this one. Please not I am not endorsing this over others, just the result of a quick search, there may be others cheaper or better. (and judging from the reviews, there probably is)

http://itunes.apple.com/app/safe-eyes-mobile/id298505665?mt=8

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Stacy E Author

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Jan 1, 2011 6:53 PM in response to biikman

Thank you. I also have a call in to tech support but won't hear from them until Monday. Before I pay for an app, I think I'll talk to them. We already had a close call with some "risky" images showing up on it. Good thing he's a good kid and brought it to our attention, but he sometimes allows his friends to play on it.

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lllaass

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Jan 2, 2011 8:17 AM in response to Stacy E

If the iPod is only to be used at home, you can set up Open DNS. See:
http://www.opendns.com/solutions/household/parental/

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