- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (15-day trial); $49.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: September 30, 2008
- Total Downloads: 22,000
- Downloads last week: 40
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 20 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
This program provides parents with a reliable tool for shielding their children from objectionable material. We should note that to try the program, you must surrender your personal information at the developer's Web site--a requirement we found a bit objectionable.
Nevertheless, this program's features and performance impressed us. In our tests, the application proved intelligent enough to block almost all pornographic sites, yet to allow, for instance, scientific articles on nudity. We were impressed with the wide variety of filters--ranging from adult-only topics, such as sex and weapons--to potentially malicious e-mail clients and search engines. Also, you can control when a user is allowed to surf the Web. Not insignificantly, it blocks the use of popular instant-messaging applications and even multimedia players, too, though in our tests the pop-up blocker didn't work very well.
Safe Eyes is well-protected against deactivation and uninstallation, and its settings can't be changed without a password. Although many full-fledged PC-monitoring suites offer much of the same functionality, Safe Eyes 2006 still will help parents sleep easier at night.
Publisher's description
From InternetSafety :Fast, effective, and reliable, the Safe EyesTM Parental Control Software is the ideal online protection for your entire family! Safe EyesTM makes it easy to block objectionable material, limit time spent online, and control internet-based programs such as instant messengers, media players, and peer-to-peer file sharing applications. Its filtering servers are refreshed daily so your Parental Controls are always up-to-date. All account settings are stored on the Safe EyesTM secure servers which allows your children to be covered regardless of which computer they use in your home. Whether you are using Windows or Mac OSX, Safe EyesTM is the name you can trust to provide all of the benefits of the Internet with none of the worry.
Version 5.3 added capability to filter YouTube videos for inappropriate content. Visit your Web Blocking settings in the Filter Administrator to configure the YouTube feature.
What's new in this version:
Version 5.3 added capability to filter YouTube videos for inappropriate content. Visit your Web Blocking settings in the Filter Administrator to configure the YouTube feature.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.3 stars out of 20 votes
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Version: Safe Eyes 5.3
Pros: I am not well versed in technology, but my son bought this product for me to use on my computer. When my grandchildren come over, I am comforted in knowing they won't be able to view objectionable material. They're great kids, but peace of mind...
Cons: It seems pretty straightforward to me.
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Version: Safe Eyes 5.3
"Extra security and accountability even when I am away"
Pros: Safe Eyes blocks all inappropriate sites including YouTube videos. It gives us peace of mind knowing they are consistently rated as "THE BEST" software by reviews and buyers.
Cons: Has beat all expectations!!
Summary: I recommend Safe Eyes to anoyone. It is a great program that can be used by anyone who does not want to be exposed to inappropriate sites. Family members continue to comment on how Safe Eyes continues to guard even at different locations. I know ... read more >>
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Version: Safe Eyes 5.3
"Safe Eyes gives me comfort when I'm not available."
Pros: Safe Eyes blocks You Tube as well as all other sites that I deem inaprropriate for ALL unwanted viewers on my computer and I, especially, appreciate the instant alerting sysytem just in case.
Cons: I have found nothing about Safe Eyes that I wasn't 100% satisfied.
Summary: I like Safe Eyes and "highly" recommend it to all parents and grandparents who have potential computer users under the ages of 18. I appreciate what the Safe Eyes team has created and, hopefully, will continue to upgrade their products to off-set ... read more >>
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Version: Safe Eyes 5.3
"Safe Eyes gives me the peace of mind even when I'm away"
Pros: Safe Eyes blocks YouTube videos that are inappropriate. The instant alerts let me know if someone at home is trying to look at something inappropriate. They are consistently rated #1 by reviews. Has anyone tried their iPhone app?
Cons: none, i do not have any
Summary: I like Safe Eyes and recommend it to anyone with users under the age of 18. I don't want them to be exposed to harmful stuff and you should hear what their grandparents are saying. When they go to nana's they still login as their safe eyes account w... read more >>
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Version: Safe Eyes 5.3
Pros: There is nothing good about it. It is a scam and the reviews must all be fake.
Cons: This program takes over your machine and controls it. It is worse than any spyware.
Summary: It blocks many urls and does not change its functions even after you change the settings. I put it on three computers. Even with minimal controls, they all moved at a snail's pace. That is, except my Dell desktop, it has not beenable to connect to t... read more >>
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