My grandma has decided she wants to begin to learn how to use a computer. The last time she's used a computer was before the mouse was commonplace.
We've set her up on an older Windows XP machine, and are in the process of getting her an internet connection.
What is the best software I can use to minimize time spent on tech support? Here are my ideas so far:
1. Something like Faronics Deep Freeze to enable a simple restart to undo any potential damage done. I'm not completely for the idea of not giving her any power to make setting changes, but realistically, she probably won't ever reach that level. It will just be ultra-basic web-browsing and maybe some word processing.
2. Google Chrome with AdBlock Plus, and some kind of parental extension (or stand alone software) that will block known malicious sites + adult content. I'm open for suggestions as to what the best option is for this.
3. TeamViewer remote desktop running as a service for easy "always on" remote access tech support.
What am I missing? How can I Grandma proof her PC?
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Stephen Riley
My grandma has decided she wants to begin to learn how to use a computer. The last time she's used a computer was before the mouse was commonplace.
We've set her up on an older Windows XP machine, and are in the process of getting her an internet connection.
What is the best software I can use to minimize time spent on tech support? Here are my ideas so far:
1. Something like Faronics Deep Freeze to enable a simple restart to undo any potential damage done. I'm not completely for the idea of not giving her any power to make setting changes, but realistically, she probably won't ever reach that level. It will just be ultra-basic web-browsing and maybe some word processing.
2. Google Chrome with AdBlock Plus, and some kind of parental extension (or stand alone software) that will block known malicious sites + adult content. I'm open for suggestions as to what the best option is for this.
3. TeamViewer remote desktop running as a service for easy "always on" remote access tech support.
What am I missing? How can I Grandma proof her PC?
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