What is BrowseControl?

What is BrowseControl?

BrowseControl is an internet restriction software that prevents access to unlawful, distracting, inappropriate, or unsafe sites on any internet browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc). BrowseControl can also block applications from running on computers, ensuring that users are not running non-work related software.

Take control of your network’s Internet access by using BrowseControl Web Filter to enforce different Internet restriction policies on a computer or user basis.

BrowseControl Features

URL FilteringBlock or allow specific URLs
Category FilteringBlock websites based on specific categories
Internet SchedulerSchedule Internet restrictions at specific times of the day
Download FilterBlock downloads based on file types
Application BlockerBlock applications from launching
Port FilterBlock access based on Internet ports

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