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Net Nanny for Mac Released

by , 2:15 PM EDT, August 12th, 2008

ContentWatch announced the release of Net Nanny for the Mac on Tuesday. With the release, Net Nanny is now available for both Windows and Mac users.

"With Net Nanny for Mac, users can protect their computers and safeguard their children from unwanted Internet content. Net Nanny for Mac establishes a barrier around your computer with its predefined categories, but also allows users to create their own custom categories, offering a level of protection that is unmatched," ContentWatch told TMO.

ContentWatch attributed their decision to support the Mac to the explosive growth of Mac sales and Mac market share in the last year.

"Mac users can expect the same level of quality protection, customer service, and Internet filtering that has become synonymous with Net Nanny, which has made it the most-trusted brand and top-rated technology for client-based Internet filters on the market," said said Jack Sunderlage, president and CEO of ContentWatch.

Strictly speaking, Nat Nanny for the Mac isn't a true port, a ContentWatch spokesperson told TMO. It utilizes a licensing of Intego's Content Barrier technology.

Features include:

  • Usage Reports - Provides parents and administrators with a detailed log of users' Internet activity.
  • Time Management - Allows parents to control when and for how long the Internet may be accessed.
  • Browser Alerts - Displays a warning when access to a blocked or potentially dangerous page is attempted.
  • Content Assistant - Assists users in defining the appropriate level of protection for each individual user.

Net Nanny for the Mac is a Universal Application and requires Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later. It is priced at US$39.99 and additional household licenses for a PC or Mac can be purchased for $19.99. Educational and non-profit organization pricing is available.

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It's great to have some well known parental controls for Mac. Internet filtering has always been lacking with OS X and now you can buy Net Nanny for half the cost of others. Great News!!!

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