A problem that i don't what to put in for title...

SkylineRemix · 21st Jan 2007, 08:27 PM

Hi there,

I would like to ask if there is any way that i can control my brother going online. It's like this... everyday when he comes home or when i wake up (and he is in front of the comp), i always see him playing this game call Runescape from Jagex which is a online Java game from a website that he can play for hours and i mean really hours...

I know that IE has provide something call restricted site, tried that and he found out the solution to continue playing a few year ago. So now he's back into this habbit of playing non-stop.

Is there any ways that i can do change some settings that will be able to time him on that www.runescape.com? Thx

Trinity · 21st Jan 2007, 10:51 PM

let play lah

SkylineRemix · 21st Jan 2007, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trinity

let play lah

Where can? he's only 12 yrs old...
unless he got his own computer then i don't mind...
btw, not to be rude but i need solution.. not comments...

Oh ya, sorry for the title.. Keyboard mistake...

Adrian Wong · 22nd Jan 2007, 11:16 AM

Are you using a firewall or router? Some firewalls/routers allow you to block some sites from loading.

PsYkHoTiK · 22nd Jan 2007, 01:13 PM

Can't you block sites through the router?

Olle P · 22nd Jan 2007, 04:24 PM

As I see it you should really opt for some middle way.
A total block of the site seem very harsh.

I'd recommend that he's allowed a reasonable but limited playing time, at reasonable times of the day and week.

I can think of some different ways to handle this:
- There's a bunch of "parental control" programs around that should let you define restricted sites but allow access through a password (that your brother shouldn't know).
- Then I think there are programs that can put a time lock on the internet connection. Both as to what times of day there can be any access at all and for how long any one session can last.
- Another simple and easy way is to limit his access to the computer by have his (and everybody else's) login on the computer password protected, and not let him know any of the passwords.
You or your parents log him in, and then log him off when they think he shouldn't spend any more time at the computer.

Cheers
Olle

SkylineRemix · 22nd Jan 2007, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Are you using a firewall or router? Some firewalls/routers allow you to block some sites from loading.

If i'm right i'm using Windows provided Firewall and a D-Link ASDL Wireless Router... Don't know if that one can work or not...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olle P

As I see it you should really opt for some middle way.
A total block of the site seem very harsh.

I'd recommend that he's allowed a reasonable but limited playing time, at reasonable times of the day and week.

I can think of some different ways to handle this:
- There's a bunch of "parental control" programs around that should let you define restricted sites but allow access through a password (that your brother shouldn't know).
- Then I think there are programs that can put a time lock on the internet connection. Both as to what times of day there can be any access at all and for how long any one session can last.
- Another simple and easy way is to limit his access to the computer by have his (and everybody else's) login on the computer password protected, and not let him know any of the passwords.
You or your parents log him in, and then log him off when they think he shouldn't spend any more time at the computer.

Cheers
Olle

Oh? There's such things? Izit a Freeware?

hyper_raider · 23rd Jan 2007, 01:53 AM

You can change the hosts file that redirects that webpage domain to another page

at least i think it can be done

zy · 23rd Jan 2007, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyper_raider

You can change the hosts file that redirects that webpage domain to another page

at least i think it can be done

I'm also thinking of that same method. but if the software uses IP instead of domain then maybe not.

goldfries · 23rd Jan 2007, 10:04 AM

block the PORT used by the game.

for me, i'm using Linksys WRT54G with DD-WRT installed.

i can block access based on domains, port / services and even set a time zone on when is it allowed / disallowed.

i don't know what other routers have, however there SHOULD be some blocking abilities.

21st Jan 2007, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
SkylineRemix Getting there Join Date: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 225 Reputation: 43 Rep Power: 3	A problem that i don't know what to put in for title... Hi there, I would like to ask if there is any way that i can control my brother going online. It's like this... everyday when he comes home or when i wake up (and he is in front of the comp), i always see him playing this game call Runescape from Jagex which is a online Java game from a website that he can play for hours and i mean really hours... I know that IE has provide something call restricted site, tried that and he found out the solution to continue playing a few year ago. So now he's back into this habbit of playing non-stop. Is there any ways that i can do change some settings that will be able to time him on that www.runescape.com? Thx Last edited by SkylineRemix : 21st Jan 2007 at 10:57 PM.

21st Jan 2007, 10:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
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22nd Jan 2007, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Olle P Active Join Date: 12 Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 815 Reputation: 315 Rep Power: 7	As I see it you should really opt for some middle way. A total block of the site seem very harsh. I'd recommend that he's allowed a reasonable but limited playing time, at reasonable times of the day and week. I can think of some different ways to handle this: - There's a bunch of "parental control" programs around that should let you define restricted sites but allow access through a password (that your brother shouldn't know). - Then I think there are programs that can put a time lock on the internet connection. Both as to what times of day there can be any access at all and for how long any one session can last. - Another simple and easy way is to limit his access to the computer by have his (and everybody else's) login on the computer password protected, and not let him know any of the passwords. You or your parents log him in, and then log him off when they think he shouldn't spend any more time at the computer. Cheers Olle __________________ If you're not living on the edge you take up too much space... Asus A8E-N, Athlon64 X2 4600+, 1024MB Kingston value, XFX GF7800GT, Seagate 160GB/8MB

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23rd Jan 2007, 10:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
goldfries More Than Meets The Eye Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: KL/PJ Malaysia Posts: 7,877 Reputation: 539 Rep Power: 18	block the PORT used by the game. for me, i'm using Linksys WRT54G with DD-WRT installed. i can block access based on domains, port / services and even set a time zone on when is it allowed / disallowed. i don't know what other routers have, however there SHOULD be some blocking abilities.

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