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devourbert
Aug 15, 2020Guide
Blocked website still accessible via google search + click
Hello! The subject says it already: I want to block a particular webside (kids...) and it works well when they type the url in the browser; however, they can still access that said website by usi...
- Aug 16, 2020
devourbert wrote:
The subject says it already: I want to block a particular webside (kids...) and it works well when they type the url in the browser; however, they can still access that said website by using google and then click on the link.
How are you controlling this? Router level? Parental Controls? Circle?
The latter give you better control over which devices can get where.
michaelkenward
Aug 16, 2020Guru - Experienced User
devourbert wrote:
The subject says it already: I want to block a particular webside (kids...) and it works well when they type the url in the browser; however, they can still access that said website by using google and then click on the link.
How are you controlling this? Router level? Parental Controls? Circle?
The latter give you better control over which devices can get where.
devourbert
Aug 23, 2020Guide
Hello!
Turns out, Circle works fine! When I looked it up initially (some time ago), I only found the premium version... and I wasn't keen on paying a subscription. But the basic version seems good enough!
Best wishes!