How to Disable Dating Sites for Free

By Michael Monet

Block select sites, keywords and images.
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It's easier than ever for children and teens to access inappropriate content on the internet, even if they are doing so accidentally. Social networking and dating sites are multiplying all over the web, and are often free and easy to access with no need for age verification. To disable dating sites from all users except the administrator of your computer, follow a few easy steps with parental controls. There is no need to buy expensive software to accomplish this.

Access your computer from the administrator's screen name. If you do not have an administrator account and password, create one now. Create separate login names for your children or guests who you wish to block from dating sites.

Go to your computer's system preferences. Click on security and parental controls. When you open parental controls, you will be asked for the administrator's name and password. Make sure you are the only one who knows your name and password.

Disable websites by typing the entire address into the disabled websites bar. If you feel there are too many to disable, try the reverse and select "Allow access to only these websites," entering in the websites your children or guests frequently use.

Disable keyword searches for inappropriate words. Enter in custom words, or select "Hide profanity in Dictionary." Now, when your children or guests search for inappropriate terms, no results will show.

Save your changes. Log out of the administrator login and log back in as a guest. Search one of your blocked terms or sites to check the parental controls.

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