X3watch 5.0.5

• License:

  Free to try; $19.99 to buy

• Editor's Rating:

  2.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  4.0 stars (out of 61 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  126,863

• Operating Systems:

  Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  No additional requirements

• Limitations:

  Limited functionality

• Date Added:

  December 18, 2007

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version X3watch 4.7 X3watch 5 X3watch 4.7 X3watch 4.5 X3watch 4.3 x3watch 4.2 x3watch 1.0 X3watch 4.2

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Publisher's description of X3watch

From xxxchurch:

This program helps you with online integrity. Whenever you browse the Internet and access a site that may contain questionable material, the program will save the site name on your computer. Approximately every two weeks or 30 days, a person of your choice will receive an e-mail containing all possible questionable sites you may have visited within the month. This information is meant to encourage an open and honest conversation between friends and help us all be more. Version 5.0.5 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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Editor's review of X3watch

• 2.0 stars

• "X3watch"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: X3watch 5.0.5

Fashioned to tug at your moral fiber, this application says it will send records of your questionable surfing to a pal for scrutiny. X3watch's interface is rather blah in appearance and simple in its mission. It asks that you first enter your e-mail address and name and then asks for the e-mail of an accountability friend. You also can enter a recognizable nickname so your buddy knows the report is for you.

If you visit a Web site with pornographic content, the program logs the site and in two weeks or four weeks (your choice), your friend will receive a report of your objectionable browsing habits. After configuring the software, the only other options are to change your user name, the report period, or to delete one friend's address, but only if two are listed.

The far-off, limited scheduling leaves us guessing as to whether it will work, although we did immediately receive a welcome e-mail message outlining the program's service. Since it can be easily shutdown, we can't say it's the best option for parents or those attempting to curtail serious addictions.

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