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Most useful Windows programs of 2008

By Seth Rosenblatt on 30 December 2008, 11:09am

KidZui
KidZui abandons the tried-and-failed child-control methods of Web site blacklists and keylogging in favour of something far more sensible: an extensive whitelist. First released back in March, KidZui looks and acts like a browser, but instead offers a closed system of editor-approved sites.

These editors, made up of parents, teachers and former teachers have compiled a database of over 800,000 Web sites. At home, parents can approve specific Web sites, such as a family photo gallery, that KidZui users couldn't otherwise see.

KidZui is more than just a safe browsing environment, though. It combines that most essential of computer tools with social networking features. Children can rate sites, videos, and images, and share those ratings with their KidZui friends. Parents get the peace of mind that comes from weekly browsing and logging updates, and can further block approved KidZui sites if they deem them inappropriate.

It's not a program for everybody. What it does do, though, is create a uniquely safe way to teach children about surfing the Web and the power of exploring information without worrying about sketchy shenanigans.

Source: The best new Windows programs of 2008 on CNET.com

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