ModemLockDown

The Internet is a good thing if properly used, otherwise it might be both misleading and time wasting. There are times when access should be limited, either because of circumstances or simply for protection. Using ModemLockDown you have direct control over who and when is online.

If your modem looks like a lock than this application is most definitely the key that fits. It is small, good looking and practical at the same time. The user interface resembles a pop-up balloon with several buttons placed in a column, and next to them appear the options available for the selected button.

In terms of functionality, you simply give it a command and it executes it flawlessly. It takes roughly 5 minutes to get used to it.

It may have a little professional look about it but it can be used anywhere there is an Internet connection. Not only can it serve as a surveillance method for more computers but it can also be used to limit access for children during some specific periods of time.

It only takes a well kept password to maintain it functional. Once functional you can tell it to lock the connection automatically when the computer starts, or just program it if you don't want the Interned being just a nuisance keeping you distracted form work.

The scheduler features a smart design where you are shown a calendar and just pin out the day, hour, and the availability.

Taking everything into consideration ModemLockDown might just be today's way of keeping your kids from spending too much time on the computer by simply blaming the Internet connection.