How to Set Up Child Restrictions on Your Computer Easily

Learn to enable child restrictions using parental controls on Windows and macOS for a safer online experience.

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To put child restrictions on your computer, use the built-in parental control features: on Windows, go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users and add a child account. Adjust settings through Family Safety; on macOS, go to System Preferences > Screen Time and create a child account. In both, you can set screen time limits, block inappropriate content, and monitor activity.**

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are parental controls? Parental controls are software features that help parents restrict or monitor their children's online activities.
  2. How do I access parental controls on Windows? On Windows, go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users to set up a child account and adjust settings.
  3. Can I block specific websites using parental controls? Yes, both Windows and macOS allow you to block inappropriate content by customizing the parental control settings.
  4. Is there a way to monitor my child's computer activity? Yes, you can monitor activity through the parental control features on both Windows and macOS.

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