My sister recently got a new laptop that runs Ubuntu, and my mom wants to install a parental control app to help manage her screen time and restrict access to inappropriate content. However, none of us are very familiar with Linux or Ubuntu, and we're hoping to find solutions that might even allow control from a smartphone. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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Honestly, it might be easier to set parental controls through your router. You can create firewall rules that manage her internet access and set time limitations directly from the router, which would cover all devices connected to the network.
Ubuntu has a built-in parental control feature. You can find the details and setup instructions on their official help page. This could be a good starting point for you!
If you want a simpler approach, set the laptop's DNS to Cloudflare’s adult content filtering. You could also write a basic script to shut down the laptop at certain times, but make sure to test it first to avoid any mishaps!
For filtering content, consider using AdGuard DNS. It's a quick way to block inappropriate sites at the network level, which works for all devices. Just set it up in your router's DNS settings and it’ll help a lot!
That sounds like a good plan! Just remember that it won’t completely prevent access if someone uses mobile data or shares screens.
That's a solid idea! Plus, using the router for this can give you more control without needing to mess around with software on the laptop itself.