Parental Controls

A feature in many Windows versions that was enhanced in Windows 7.  Using Windows Media Center, you can set up your PC to monitor what your kids are viewing, keep them away from certain games and sites and set limits on how much time they spend online.  You can also block access to TV shows online. To set up Parental Controls, follow the instructions below:

1. Click Start.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. (You may need to provide the administrator password at this point.)
4. Click the standard account you wish to setup controls for. Or, click Create a new user account.
5. Under Parental controls, click on enforce current settings.
6. You can now set Time limits, limits for Games, and Allow or block specific programs.