Locking down a computer - Page 3

Alex · 03-25-2010, 04:50 PM

The BIOS password is only good if they're trying to keep him off the computer altogether. If they want him on the computer but blocked from doing what they don't like, that won't help.

If it is a very specific thing they want to block then switch to a wireless router if needed, block the thing at the router level and put it somewhere it is possible to lock the kid out of.

Morrigoon · 03-25-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

If it is a very specific thing they want to block then switch to a wireless router if needed, block the thing at the router level and put it somewhere it is possible to lock the kid out of.

That.

Alex · 03-25-2010, 05:02 PM

It's still not foolproof of course, but at a certain point one imagines it will just become easier to go somewhere for his illicit computing needs. I hear public librarians like things like that that.

Kevy Baby · 03-25-2010, 05:12 PM

Too bad we don't know any to get their opinion on that

BarTopDancer · 03-25-2010, 08:00 PM

They are trying to prevent him from using the computer. Temporary restriction thing. The "kid" is 18 and it sounds like the motto is now survive until HS graduation. Locking the BIOS or removing the machine are their best options.

Thanks for the actual suggestions.

€uroMeinke · 03-25-2010, 09:10 PM

They should encrypt their sex tapes and move them off-line

Pirate Bill · 03-26-2010, 11:44 AM

If they go the route of a bios password then be sure they know that they have to shutdown the computer each time they're done using it.

Kevy Baby · 03-26-2010, 12:03 PM

Get the son one of these:

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-26-2010, 01:51 PM

Wow, if I ever have to lock something to prevent my 18 year old from using it...

BarTopDancer · 03-26-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Wow, if I ever have to lock something to prevent my 18 year old from using it...

I sincerely hope you never have to deal with it.

Anyway, since I requested info on locking down a system and not parenting advice or commentary on parenting skills (which seems to have taken over the thread) I will take the few actual tips and pass them along.

03-25-2010, 04:50 PM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	The BIOS password is only good if they're trying to keep him off the computer altogether. If they want him on the computer but blocked from doing what they don't like, that won't help. If it is a very specific thing they want to block then switch to a wireless router if needed, block the thing at the router level and put it somewhere it is possible to lock the kid out of.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Too bad we don't know any to get their opinion on that __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	They are trying to prevent him from using the computer. Temporary restriction thing. The "kid" is 18 and it sounds like the motto is now survive until HS graduation. Locking the BIOS or removing the machine are their best options. Thanks for the actual suggestions. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Get the son one of these: __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Wow, if I ever have to lock something to prevent my 18 year old from using it...
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