On the Internet, porn is never more than a click away. You've got to be ahead of the game to make sure your family are protected.
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Chub asks Chantelle and Chad if either of them have been downloading pornography onto the computer. Both kids deny it. Beverley hears and panics thinking they'll all be arrested. Chub explains that it can happen by accident, for example if you disable your virus protection or pop-up blocker. Chub tells them that if a pop-up is displayed inviting them to a site, not to click the link. The content that could be loaded onto the computer is offensive to some people, including himself.
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Kids can have lots of fun on the Internet, but it's a dangerous place. In Safe Fun, you'll learn how to make sure your kids are safe online.
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Download: Transferring or copying files from one computer to another.
Software: Systems software such as Windows operates the computer itself. Applications software such as word processing programmes allow you to work on the computer.
File sharing: Accessing files on one computer from a different computer.
Filter: Software programs which can classify content on the internet or block access to content.
Email: Messages sent through a computer to specific groups or individuals.
Chat rooms: A place or page on the Web where people can type messages to each other and chat in real time. People often choose to remain anonymous and pick nicknames instead of their real names.
Links, tips and more advice on internet security.