Protecting Yourself With A Porn Filter

The harmful affects of pornography use and addiction are well documented by science. As with most things in life, prevention is the most effective way to avoid ever having a problem with pornography.

The internet is a wonderful place to access information, read updated news, and connect with people from all over the globe. Unfortunately, pornography on the internet is everywhere, and it isn't always easy to avoid. Even people taking responsible measures to keep porn off of their computer screens can stumble across it sometimes. The tips found in this article will help you protect yourself and your family online from inappropriate pictures and text.

Take measures to filter spam. Spammers can make money if only one person of the thousands of people they send sexually explicit emails to clicks on their ad and pays for their service. Do everything you can to keep those emails from ever reaching your inbox. If you have allowed your children to have their own email accounts, filtering spam is the best way to ensure inappropriate images never become accessible to them through email. A quick list of things you can do to eliminate spam includes:

  • Only give your email address out to people you know and trust. Do not put your personal email address down for every mailing list or website that asks for it. Many free email services exist now - set up a free account with one of them and use that to sign up for mailing lists.
  • Never click on any links in spam and if at all possible, avoid ever opening the email. Both of these actions confirms to spammers that you actively use your email account and you will likely start to receive more spam.
  • Purchase and use a spam filter. Many come packaged with a porn filter as well as other features that will help keep inappropriate content off of your computer screen.

    • Be careful what you download. This should be a universal precaution you take by now each and every time you download something off the internet. Viruses, spyware, and pornography can very easily be hidden in the files that you download - prevention in this case is much easier than fixing the problem after the files have already made their way onto your hard drive. Only download files from sources that you trust, and if you ever have a question as to whether something contains a virus or pornography, do NOT download it.

    Use a search engine to find websites. Pornographers use domain names that are similar to popular websites or brands in hopes that people will type in the address incorrectly and end up at their pornography site. I knew a child that wanted to look up codes for his favorite video game, so he typed in the name of the game and ".com." He had the presence of mind to close the browser and tell his parents, but was still exposed to the material.

    One of the best ways to avoid this is searching for the address in Google. Then you can preview the results in a text-only format before clicking on the link to go to the page. Many of the popular search engines have a built-in porn filter that you can adjust to control the type of content you don't want to appear in the search results. Others even offer "for kids" versions of their search engines that only return pages deemed appropriate for children.

    Use filtering software that includes a porn filter. No matter how careful you are about the sites you visit, chances are good that someday you will accidentally come across a porn site. A porn filter will help ensure that inappropriate material is blocked when you or someone in your family stumbles across a pornographic website. The parents of the boy who stumbled across pornography while looking for his favorite Nintendo game quickly installed a porn filter to make sure their son was protected in the future.

    Avoid pornography offline. Porn was around long before the internet. Carry around your own internal porn filter and avoid places that you know will have inappropriate images, movies, or books displayed. If your children are with you, be extra cautious of where they are in the store. If you think there is a chance that they may be able to access inappropriate material while you are shopping, let the store manager know of your concerns. Likely, you are not the only one who is worried about the issue, and real changes can come about from one person simply speaking up.

    Take the appropriate precautions now to avoid pornography. If you or someone you know has a problem with pornography use or addiction, seek professional help. Pornography problems not only affect the individual viewing the picture but everyone who interacts with that person.

    Nick Smith is a client account specialist with 10x marketing - More Visitors. More Buyers. More Revenue. For a 10x marketing and more information about protecting your family online, visit 10x marketing.

    shuttle from O'Hare Orland Park .. Lockport Chicago limo O’Hare
    In The News:
    FireSat is a satellite project designed to detect and track wildfires early, aiming to detect a fire that's the size of a classroom within 20 minutes.
    Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reports that researchers have uncovered a Chrome vulnerability used in a cyber espionage campaign.
    Preserving voicemails securely on Android: Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals easy methods to keep memories alive forever.
    This phishing kit bypasses 2FA via session hijacking and real-time credential theft. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers four ways to stay safe from Astaroth phishing attacks.
    Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic planning to launch 200-mph U.K. air taxis linking airports and cities.
    Fake Apple virus warnings, security alerts and messages are tactics used to prompt you to call a number or click on a malicious link. The CyberGuy explains how to protect your devices.
    The combination of artificial intelligence and neuroscience allows a paralyzed man to manipulate a robotic arm by using his brain to imagine movements.
    With the help of artificial intelligence, sophisticated fraud techniques emerging today are virtually undetectable to the untrained eye.
    Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents
    If you need to free up space on your Mac, consider deleting duplicate photos in your image library. Apple makes it easy to do, and the CyberGuy explains the process.
    Microsoft is discontinuing Skype in May after 22 years of service. Kurt the CyberGuy addresses other options for internet-based phone and video service.
    Tron 1, a Chinese company's two-legged robot, is versatile and can walk, roll and pivot, even on rough terrain. Tron 1 stands 33 inches tall and weighs 44 pounds.
    Hackers are tricking people into installing password-stealing malware by making them press keyboard shortcuts under the pretense of proving they're not bots.
    Saving the voices of loved ones can be a comforting way to keep alive memories. Kurt "the CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to preserve voicemail messages.
    Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
    The FBI warns that some free online document converters load malware onto people's computers, making their private information vulnerable to attack.
    Toyota's compact electric FT-Me is designed to tackle challenges of city living while offering an accessible and eco-friendly transportation solution.
    Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says 23andMe's bankruptcy raises data privacy fears: Opt out, download and delete data now.
    UBTech and Zeekr unite with AI robot swarms to make car manufacturing faster and smarter. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how the process works.
    Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says Apple's Passwords app had a three-month phishing flaw from iOS 18 to 18.2 patch.
    Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how this super-small electric mini-truck takes a big step toward production.
    Artificial intelligence-generated images and videos that use someone’s likeness typically target women without their consent. The CyberGuy unpacks how to protect loved ones.
    A humanoid robot developed in China has transformed from a nimble dancer to performing kung fu moves with surprising precision and balance.
    To protect memories, documents and personal data, you should back up your information on personal drives, according to Kurt the CyberGuy.
    Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents

    Evict the Spammers from Your Inbox

    Block Spam and Other Email Threats From Entering Your Gateway... Read More

    Stop Spam! New Spam Blockers

    News last week that Internet service provider Verizon settled its... Read More

    Lockspam Free 3.0 Released!

    6 August, 2004: Polesoft Inc., home of Professional anti spam... Read More

    What to Do to Avoid Getting Banned

    How would you feel if you found a link on... Read More

    How Spammers Fool Rule-based and Signature-Based Spam Filters

    Effectively stopping spam over the long-term requires much more than... Read More

    The Trouble With Spam Is....

    Each day we all face the same challenge. Spam. It... Read More

    Are You A Spam Zombie?

    Over the past few years you've all become familiar with... Read More

    How to Avoid Spam Complaints in Your Emails

    Spam filters are responsible for deleting a high percentage of... Read More

    The War on Spam: Google Fights Back

    Google is engaged in a war. It is a war... Read More

    Pst... Pass It On... I Found Out Its a Hoax

    When you receive an email telling you about a virus,... Read More

    BUSTED: Anti Spam Forces Bankrupt Super-Spammer Scott Richter

    Microsoft scores one for the good guysScott Richter, the self-proclaimed... Read More

    Internet Theft and Fraud

    My friends in the web hosting business have recently informed... Read More

    Spammer Stole My Email Address?

    Do you get bounced, or rejected emails sent by someone... Read More

    Spam - Its Whats For Breakfast

    The first thing I do every morning when I wake... Read More

    Blackhole or Fail - Which One Is Better For Your Mail Server?

    Very often SPAMMERS take advantage of catch-all email setup on... Read More

    The Great Spam Scam: Five Strategies To Stop Brand and Revenue Robbery

    Marketers usually think of anti-spam tactics as 'how to prevent'... Read More

    Eight Quick Tips For Stopping SPAM

    If you are buried in SPAM then you're not alone.... Read More

    How To Analyze A Rip-Off Scheme

    This review is taken DIRECTLY from a piece of "junk... Read More

    CAN-SPAM Basics

    I. BACKGROUNDThe CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 (Controlling the Assault of... Read More

    How Spammers Fool Spam Blacklists - And How to Stop Them

    Effectively stopping spam over the long-term requires much more than... Read More

    Spam: The Tasteless Internet Meat of Criminals

    Spam. You've all heard of the crazy pink meat in... Read More

    Three Faces of SPAM

    Like everybody who will ever read this, I get spam... Read More

    Phishing for an Identity

    Phishing is rapidly becoming on the largest threats to your... Read More

    Do Not Spam

    The temptation among internet marketers to SPAM is greater than... Read More

    The Cybermagic of Whitelists

    Before we start getting deep into the meat of this... Read More

    Lincoln Town Car rentals Addison ..