Device-based solutions for Windows

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Device-based solutions are typically software programs that control all access into and out of a specific computer.

Please see Chapter 11 on Protection Solutions for more information on the advantages and disadvantages of device-based solutions.

Features	Net Nanny	K9	Cyber Patrol	Safe Eyes	Spector Pro	PC Pandora
Active monitoring					*
Passive monitoring
Detailed reports
Restrict hours
Email alerts
Advanced bypass detection
Categories in database	35	70	44	35	-	50+
Frequency of database updates	Daily	24/7/365	Daily	24/7/365	-	24/7/365
Annual subscription	$39.99	Free!	$49.99 (up to 3 PCs)	$49.95 (up to 3 PCs)	$99.95 **	$69.95 ***
More information	Website	Website	Website	Website	Website	Website

* Spector Pro is a recording application that operates as a passive monitoring solution.  Websites can be blocked individually, but it does not actively block sites using a database.

** Spector Pro charges a one time fee for the current version.  They do not charge an annual subscription.

*** PC Pandora Pro charges a on time fee for the current version.  The Live! monitoring service runs $29.95 a month.

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