It also has a cool feature that secretly takes a screenshot of your computer at predetermined intervals before saving them in the cloud, allowing you to see what your child was doing within each app.īecause the app is a keylogger, you will be able to see exactly what your child wrote in messages to friends and on social media. If you deploy the app for an extended period of time, it builds up a comprehensive picture of how your kid is using the computer, including their most-used apps and most frequently accessed files. It means you can restrict what content your children have access to while also making sure they're not using the apps you have given them permission to use in an irresponsible way.
KidLogger doubles as both parental control software for Windows 10 and a keylogger. The software is also available on Mac, Android, iOS, and Kindle, meaning your kids will be protected regardless of which device they are using. You can then manage the individual settings from the web portal.
Using Qustodio is simple: you just need to make an account on the website and install the app on all your devices. Depending on the plan you choose, you can manage up to 15 devices. The premium version adds social media monitoring, location tracking, call tracking and blocking, SMS tracking and blocking, and an expanded dashboard. The biggest drawback: it's only available on one device. The free version offers website filters, search result filters, customizable time limits for games and apps, live notifications if your child accesses questionable content, and even a register of what they've been doing on the computer. The entry-level premium version costs $40 per year. It has a free version and a premium version, though the free version is comprehensive enough for most users. Qustodio is arguably the best third-party parental control app for Windows 10. If you want something more powerful than the native Windows tool, you have many options to choose from.
You have options to block websites, limit their screen time, add money to their account so they can buy content in the app store, and even get weekly reports about what sites your child has been visiting.
To manage the account, click Manage Family Settings Online. The new account will be visible under Your Family. You can then either create a new email or register the new account against your existing email.Ĭlick through the next couple of screens and you'll get a confirmation message.
If they don't, click The Person Who I Want to Add Doesn't Have an Email Address. If your child already has an email, enter it in the space provided. In the panel on the left of the window, click Family and Other Users.īelow Your Family, click Add a Family Member.
To create a Child Account, head to Start > Settings > Accounts. Second, you need to create the account within your "Family." More on that shortly.
It's now possible to designate a user account as a "Child Account."Ĭreating a Child Account lets you manage the account across all services the account is connected to, including Windows, Xbox, and the Microsoft Store.īefore explaining how to create a Child Account, you need to be aware of two important caveats.įirst, your own user account on Windows 10 must be linked to a Microsoft Account-you cannot create Child Accounts if your account is a local account. Microsoft beefed up its native parental control offering with the release of Windows 10.