There are two choices when it comes to filtering content from the Internet:

Client-Side Software (Resides on your computer)

Software filtering products are set up and loaded on your computer and cost between $35 to $75. Your computer may need additional memory, hard drive space, or processor power to efficiently run the software. Each software company uses a slightly different approach to filtering the content you see. The most popular is keyword screening. The software reads the name of each file or graphic which is downloaded from the Internet and compares it with its database of keywords to determine acceptability.  Depending on the pre-set list of words, the filter may or may not block the site. Some disadvantages are:

1.  You, or someone in your home, will need to continually manage the software to update keywords, an added responsibility and time consuming process.
2. Anyone (including children) can disable or find ways to get around the software with little computer experience.
3. Requires sufficient computer power. You may need more memory.
4. Keyword filtering may block you from some sites with good educational value.
5. Hundreds, or even thousands, of new objectionable sites are added daily on the Internet. There is no reasonable way to manage this yourself.

Server-Side Solution (Resides on our systems)

Server-Side filtering solutions reside on pkFamily's computers using numerous search techniques, personal evaluation, and constant monitoring, and database updating of pkFamily's Services. High speed Unix machines are used for optimum performance. pkFamily finds and blocks hundreds of objectionable sites every day, 365 days a year. With a combination of advanced filtering techniques, pkFamily has a 99% success rate. Some advantages are:

1. No additional software or hardware to purchase, install, maintain, or manage on your computer.  Any computer with a modem that can access the Internet can take advantage of pkFamily.
2. Filters are not accessible to subscribers; therefore, no tampering is possible.
3. Allows freedom to browse good sites that might otherwise be blocked by other types of filtering products.
4. Filtering is updated daily.

The biggest advantage is cost. pkFamily's services start at $14.95 for unlimited, filtered Internet service.  If you prefer to filter your existing ISP* or your broadband connection (DSL, cable modem), our "filter-only" solution is available for as little as $5.95 month.  Compare this to the costs, responsibilities, and aggravations of "off the shelf software," and you'll agree that pkFamily is a terrific value.

If you want to enjoy the Internet without the intrusion of inappropriate content, or the complexity and responsibilities of Client-Side Software Filters, pkFamily is the way to go!  

Please visit pkFamily's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) concerning our Internet Access Filtering.

[Porn Strugglers Help Links]

*Filter-only not available for AOL, Prodigy or Compuserve subscribers.  For these customers, we recommend changing your ISP to pkFamily.com.

Legal Notices.  Copyright © 2004 Promise Keepers.  All rights reserved.