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Aobo Website Blocker Porn Filter provides effective tools for blocking questionable material from your computer. Its simple setup and secretive blocking technique make this a great tool for parents.
The program's smooth interface lists its functional options in an open, intuitive fashion. While we didn't need it during testing, we were nonetheless disappointed that there was no Help file. The program was surprisingly easy to set up. We were presented with a blacklist and a "white" list of words. The blacklist was prefilled with nasty, porn-related words, but you can also customize it to include anything you want to block. The "white" list is reserved for safe words and Web sites. Once these lists were populated, the program smartly hid itself. There was no tray icon, which we initially thought was odd. When we tried to access a questionable site, the screen said it couldn't connect, exactly as if we'd lost an Internet connection. This was Aobo's most brilliant stroke: by not providing an icon and by not making a big scene about blocking a site, children will have no idea they're being blocked and therefore will have a harder time outsmarting parents. The program offered no special features, which didn't hurt its performance, but we would have loved some tracking capability. Overall, we were impressed with this subtle blocker.
Aobo Website Blocker Porn Filter has a three-day trial. We loved this program's capability to block unsuitable material in a discreet manner, and we recommend it.
Publisher's Description
From Aobo Software:
Aobo Filter provides an efficient filtering algorithm to block unwanted Web sites and filter pornographic Web sites. It supports both filtering by Keywords and URL addresses. With this advanced algorithm and technology, you can completely rely on Aobo Filter to keep your family safe from questionable resources online. With APP Filter engine, Aobo filter can block programs from running on your computer. For example, you can block inappropriate game so that your children won't abuse it. Aobo Fiter runs secretly in the background and logs the websites visited even they are visited in browser(IE,Firefox,Chrome,Opera) private browsing mode. Aobo Fiter is protected by password and customizable hotkey. It is hard to be found by people without the information.
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"Nice but could be better"
Version: Aobo Filter 3.1
Pros
Blocks sites well and a simple interface.
Cons
No tracking ability and easy to uninstall if kids get to know about it.
Summary
This is good but ... Have been using it for some time and its also free. Blocks sites in real time, tracks data, and also monitors activities on social media sites.
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"I absoulutley love this thankyou."
Version: Aobo Filter 3.1
Pros
Blocks out sites I do not want entered in my computer
Cons
I see no cons with this program
Summary
A very excellent way of safe garding for families as well as relationships and marriages.
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"I was hoping for a program that would block all users."
Version: Aobo Filter 3.13
Pros
I like that it is hidden and does not give a clue to the user as to why the blocked website does not load.
Cons
I cannot control the filters unless I have access to the users desktop. Without that password or permission to use the users desktop, I cannot update or edit the filter list. It controls my own desktop, but not anyone else's.
Summary
I also have refog key logger and it works on all users on my computer without anyone knowing. I thought the Aobo would be similar.
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"Do not use!!!!"
Version: Aobo Filter 3.12
Pros
Not much good to say.
Cons
This software performs poorly and is very difficult to uninstall! On my machine, it would only block porn sites after they had been on the screen for several seconds. And uninstalling was a major hassle.
Summary
No not use!!!
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"This software sux"
Version: Aobo Filter 3.12
Pros
Watch for trials from this company. Once you install, you have to go through the illiterate support staff to get the stuff off your system. BEWARE
Cons
tHEY ALSO HAVE A LOT OF ATTITUDE WHEN YOU ASK TO UNINSTALL. DO NOT PURCHASE, DO NOT TEST. BEWARE OF THIS.
Summary
SUX BADLY
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"Thank God for Easy Results"
Version: Aobo Filter 3.12
Pros
I like how easy this program is to set up and use. It does the basics of what you'd like to get from a porn blocker program without (what I feel) are the many unneccesary bells and whistles.
Cons
I wish I didn't need to start Aobo each time I logged in during the trial period.
Summary
Well worth the money. I appreciate that it is more than a one year rental cost of the program. I love how the program can be tailored to know problem sites. I feel more protected on my work computer now as this will be an added level of job security. I do hope there is some word of being able to upgrade from a single to a multiple use reg. code rather than buying several copies as others become encouraged by the usefulness of the program.
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"Buggy, and easy to disable."
Version: Aobo Filter 3.0
Pros
Its easy to use
Cons
You can disable it in two seconds using task manager. I could not locate it on add remove programs in control panel. I could not see an uninstall option in the installation folder...
Summary
Its crap!!!
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"Porn Filter for Computer Novices"
Version: Aobo Filter 2.2
Pros
I'm glad to have this porn filter for my family. I'm a computer novice and this software meets my demand
Cons
Porn Filter for Computer Novices, more simple is better
Summary
Porn Filter for Computer Novices
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"Cost effective Porn blocker"
Version: Aobo Filter 2.2
Pros
This porn blocker is cost effective. Cheap and easy to use.
Cons
For computer novices
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"It filters all the porn on my computer."
Version: Aobo Filter 2.2
Pros
This porn filter blocked porn through Firefox IE and Google Chrome
Cons
Save settings should be improved
Summary
Nice programe
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