Posts Tagged ‘PC’
Restricting Internet Access to Your Child’s Computer
In my previous post, “Setting Up Your Child’s First Computer,” I mentioned that you can configure your router to block your child’s computer from accessing the Internet. I prefer this method over software-based methods because any software installed on your child’s computer can potentially be reconfigured by your child or one of their friends.
Step 1: Find Your Child’s Computer’s MAC Address
Setting Up Your Child’s First Computer
Background
My 5-year-old daughter has always been fascinated with computers. This is not surprising since she sees Mommy and Daddy on their computers every day. When she was only three, we began making a game out of typing words that she was learning in pre-school, and soon she began picking out the letters of her name on the keyboard. She would giggle for hours as we helped her identify the letters in words she knew and helped her type them on the screen. She was typing her name like a pro long before she ever learned how to handwrite it. Not long afterwards, I installed some age-appropriate games on my computer so she could begin developing her hand-eye coordination by operating the mouse to manipulate the characters in the game. However, as her skills and enjoyment increased, so did her demand for time on MY machine (these demands always seemed to occur when I was in the middle of a website, photo, or video project.) So, when I upgraded to a new desktop a few months ago, I knew that it was time for my little girl to take over my old one. Here are some of the issues I considered when setting up her computer:
Windows Vista FAQ – Yahoo! News/PC World
PC World magazine has an excelent new article answering just about any question you could possibly have regarding Windows Vista. This is an excellent resource for anybody wondering just how Vista stacks up to XP and OS X.
Windows Vista FAQ – Yahoo! News
Holiday Computer Recommendations
With the holidays fast approaching, people are beginning to wonder if and when they should upgrade their computers and how Windows Vista should fit into those plans. Here is a synopsis of what is coming out when and a guide that should help you determine what you need:
