Computer Internet Monitoring

Computer internet monitoring is used to monitor your computer's activity on the internet. If you leave your computer in the hands of your child or employee, then you are responsible for monitoring the use of that computer to ensure proper activities.

There is software available which allows parents and employers to monitor computer internet activity when they're not looking. This software will give insight to any foul play that may be occurring over the internet.

Local vs. Remote Monitoring

There are two distinct styles of computer internet monitoring. Local computer internet monitoring stores monitored files to the computer being monitored to be retrieved by an administrator after the computer has been used. This is for computers that are accessed regularly by the administrator and keeps the files local and private.

With remote computer internet monitoring, you do not need access to the computer you wish to monitor. Monitored data is stored on a secure internet server, and you may access the computer remotely over the internet.

Monitoring your Child's System

It's a bit dangerous to allow your children to use the internet without you monitoring their activities. Children lack the real world experience needed to discern what acceptable internet behavior is. They can get in serious trouble at your expense and on your watch.

Children's Internet Activities You Can Monitor:

• Keystrokes and Passwords
• Websites Visited
• Documents or Applications Used - What media influences your children?
• Social Network Interaction - Who are they talking to?
• Email and Chat Messages - What information is being shared?
• Periodic Screenshots

Once you monitor how your children use your computer and the internet, you will have a better understanding of how you can discipline them. If you allow your children to head in any direction, you lose the chance to provide proper guidance that they can use for the rest of their lives.

Monitoring your Employee's System

If you haven't thought about it already, then you're already late; time to catch up. It is extremely important to monitor the internet activity taking place on the computer(s) you've provided for your business.

Employees may be using your business machine to access personal internet websites, wasting your time. Even worse, they may be using your machine to steal clients or otherwise misrepresent your business. You supervise every other aspect of their work, monitoring their internet activity is valuable to you as their supervisor.

You Can Monitor Employees' Internet Use to:

• Find out who surfs the internet the most
• Find out who shows up late or leaves early
• Monitor keystrokes, to evaluate productivity
• Monitor Documents Viewed or Changed
• View Emails Sent and Received
• Review Screenshots
• See who uses the company computer for personal reasons

Laptop vs. Desktop Monitoring

Laptop and desktop computers work the same. They run the same operating systems, and use the same programs. Laptops are generally sold "as is" and are not as easily customizable or as fast as desktop computers.

So it doesn't matter if you need to monitor a desktop or a laptop computer, monitoring software works for both just the same. Laptops are not always connected to the internet so if you were remotely monitoring a laptop, you would experience times where you could not access the laptop because of no connectivity.

The Truth Can Hurt and Help

People are mean. When monitoring internet activity, you may come across something someone said that could cause conflict. People often tell their darkest secrets to the internet, automatically assuming anonymity. If someone causes you grief, it's always the best policy to approach that person immediately to resolve the issue in a timely manner.

Overall, monitoring and knowing the truth is great for you, your business, and your family. Once all things become transparent and connected, you will see growth in your business, your family, and yourself. To refine gold, you must remove the dross.