Google to give parents more control with supervised user accounts in Chrome

[Youbetternot]

More power to parents if you have a supervised user account, which I think none of use have. But hey if you have children more power to you

Those unwilling to spend big bucks on a laptop for their kids might consider a low-cost Chromebook as an option, but could be a bit hesitant due to the OS's lack of parental controls. That could all change however, thanks to a new feature the Chrome team is rolling out this week to its beta channel. Simply add your child as a "supervised user" on Chrome, and you can see his or her browsing history and decide whether to allow or block certain sites. He or she can also request permission to view a blocked site if necessary. Interested parties can go ahead and try this out now by downloading the beta version of Chrome on Windows, Mac and Linux, though obviously this feature would be more useful for a machine with Chrome as its sole browser. 

 

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/22/chrome-beta-supervised-user/

[piplupgao]

Oh the things that would happen if my mom tried to get me to use a Chrome book with parental controls on

[Yoinkerman]

Being open about internet habits and stuff isn't a bad thing.  Abuse can happen regardless.  I highly doubt you're doing anything worth looking at, and if you are or your parents are crazy, get help.

 

Oh the things that would happen if my mom tried to get me to use a Chrome book with parental controls on

[piplupgao]

Being open about internet habits and stuff isn't a bad thing.  Abuse can happen regardless.  I highly doubt you're doing anything worth looking at, and if you are or your parents are crazy, get help.

Lol a few years ago my mom tried to limit the hours I could be online, I guessed her password and revoked her admin status on my computer

[Giggitygoebbels]

I use group policy.Still the best lockdown feature i have seen.

Disclaimer:I am not a parent,I was instructed by my aunt to restrict my cousin's over-usage(addiction).And i am the only admin in the house.

[Youbetternot]

Oh the things that would happen if my mom tried to get me to use a Chrome book with parental controls on

You will eat your mom

[piplupgao]

You will eat your mom

That's a different story

[HDZx]

I can't stand Chromebook, but I love Android.

[Ineko]

Being open about internet habits and stuff isn't a bad thing.  Abuse can happen regardless.  I highly doubt you're doing anything worth looking at, and if you are or your parents are crazy, get help.

 

Ohhhhh yes it is a bad thing. Well it would be for me at least.

[Imaginaerum]

Why don't parents just use the router-blocks (if they have them) then swallow the password. The kid could just use IE when Chrome says no.