Restricting Access on the Computer

Not all games are child’s play any more, not all programs can be safely used by children, and unlimited access to the computer isn’t necessarily the best policy. If you want to restrict the types of games children are allowed to play, the programs they’re allowed to run, and the amount of time during which they can access the computer, just ignore the whining and use the parental controls to establish appropriate boundaries.

Restrict the Games

  1. Click the Start button, choose Control Panel from the Start menu, and, in the User Accounts And Family Safety section, click Set Up Parental Controls For Any User. Then, in ...

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