Parental controls in Windows are a useful tool for parents who want to keep their children safe while they use the computer. With parental controls, you can limit the websites your child can access, set time limits for computer use, and even monitor their online activities. The internet is a scary place even if you are not a child. There are questionable places that you can end up on purpose or by accident. Not everything on the internet is for all people. It is a difficult place to navigate. It is especially difficult for young minds. There are people and places that are trying to trick and take advantage of all groups of people. In this blog post, we will discuss how to use parental controls in Windows to make it at least a little safer. Of course you will still want to monitor your kids internet usage in other ways as well.
Step 1: Create a new user account
The first step to setting up parental controls is to create a new user account for your child. To do this, follow these steps:
Click on the Start menu and select “Settings.”
Click on “Accounts.”
Click on “Family & other users.”
Click on “Add a family member.”
Select “Add a child.”
Enter your child’s Microsoft account email address or create a new one for them.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
Step 2: Set up parental controls
Once you have created a new user account for your child, you can set up parental controls. To do this, follow these steps:
Click on the Start menu and select “Settings.”
Click on “Accounts.”
Click on “Family & other users.”
Click on your child’s account.
Click on “Manage family settings online.”
This will open the Microsoft Family website, where you can manage your child’s account settings.
From here, you can set up different types of parental controls, such as website restrictions, time limits, and app restrictions.
Step 3: Set website restrictions
To set website restrictions, follow these steps:
Go to the Microsoft Family website.
Click on your child’s account.
Click on “Web browsing.”
Select “Block inappropriate websites.”
You can also add specific websites to the “Always blocked” or “Always allowed” list.
Click on “Save” to apply the settings.
Step 4: Set time limits
To set time limits, follow these steps:
Go to the Microsoft Family website.
Click on your child’s account.
Click on “Screen time.”
Set the maximum amount of time your child can use the computer each day.
You can also set specific times when your child can use the computer.
Click on “Save” to apply the settings.
Step 5: Set app restrictions
To set app restrictions, follow these steps:
Go to the Microsoft Family website.
Click on your child’s account.
Click on “App and game limits.”
Select “Windows apps” or “Microsoft Store apps.”
Set the maximum amount of time your child can use each app.
Click on “Save” to apply the settings.
Step 6: Monitor your child’s activity
Finally, you can monitor your child’s activity using the Microsoft Family website. To do this, follow these steps:
Go to the Microsoft Family website.
Click on your child’s account.
Click on “Activity.”
Here, you can view your child’s recent activity, such as the websites they have visited and the apps they have used.
You can also set up email alerts to notify you when your child attempts to access a blocked website or app.
Conclusion
Parental controls are an important tool for parents who want to keep their children safe while they use the computer. By setting up a new user account for your child and using the Microsoft Family website, you can easily set up website restrictions, time limits, and app restrictions. You can also monitor your child’s activity to ensure they are using the computer safely and responsibly.
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