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How do I block a website so my kids cannot get on it? I am trying to block facebook.

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I just want to be able to block Facebook and certain sites so my child cannot have access to them.

I just want to be able to block Facebook and certain sites so my child cannot have access to them.

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You can use the BlockSite extension in Firefox. https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/3145/

Or, you can install some Parental Control software, like this. http://www1.k9webprotection.com/

Or, you can use the HOSTS file to block specific domains from loading in any web browser installed or plugged into ("portable" browsers) that PC. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HOSTS

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You can use the BlockSite extension in Firefox. https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/3145/

Or, you can install some Parental Control software, like this. http://www1.k9webprotection.com/

Or, you can use the HOSTS file to block specific domains from loading in any web browser installed or plugged into ("portable" browsers) that PC. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HOSTS

See also http://www1.k9webprotection.com/ K9 Web Protection - Free Internet Filtering and Parental Controls Software

I do it with software called FB Limiter. http://www.facebooklimiter.com

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