Can you possibly delete or remove the internet PERMENANTLY off this item? So, my question is, can you put parental controls on it or maybe delete or remove the internet?
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yes if you go to restrictions in settings you will be able to lock the internet and unable to get on unless you have the password
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Gary, I can't seem to get rid of anything I mentioned as it isn't removed. So I just added Firefox and use it. I didn't know IE was needed for the purpose you mention about updates so am glad I left it there. That's a very useful bit of info for the future. I did keep Trend Micro but am using Avast (that one is new to me and so far I've been very happy with it) and can use on 3 computers. I haven't needed Open Office yet but will keep in mind either it or cloud apps you mentioned. I've been very pleased with this netbook and its battery life. Thanks so much
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I believe you can. There is a browser on it. But we do not use it for Internet.
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Yes you can. Through the website you can add and delete photos. Just be sure to select the option to not have to "approve" the incoming photos from the frame. (I'm also assuming your parent will need to have wifi in their home) ....
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I am not sure. I bought this for my grand son, and his mother allows him to bring it over so he can use the internet. I should think that you could block, or time them. There might be an app or two, that can do what you want. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Yes - through the parental controls on the web based control portal or on the smartphone Cloud Connect app - you can completely block internet access to a specific device/computer.
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I have to delete items via the link to my computer. I have never been able to get it to delete on its own.
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Can Sony delete books off their e-readers? I don't think they can or do. So that's one major advantage it has over Kindle, sadly. I really wanted a Kindle, but until this mess is sorted out with 1984, I'm going to stick with less controlled systems. I guess I'll have to live without whispernet, which I think sounds like a killer feature if it isn't used against me.
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You can download an APP for parental control if do you want, some apps like Mobicip, Funamo, Norton Family, etc... will work on this android tablet.
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found this in another forum, works perfect."To disable it right-click on the parental control icon in the lower right task bar and click "Free of Control Mode" (you may have to click the expand arrow to see all the programs). Also, if you haven't ever opened parental control, you may or may not have to create a password first, but then everything should work fine."
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WOW, I have to say that is the best question I have seen about this device. The answer is unfortunately no. There is definitely a way if you are willing to jailbreak the application and write your own parental control widget. But there is no software that you can install to control what your child can do on the device, including browsing to questionable material. I would not be surprised if somebody is already working on such an applet to sell at the applications store. For now though, I haven't seen anything like that.
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Wow, that's a great idea! If you connect it to the cable modem or to the router, it will kill the entire Internet link, along with anything else that uses the Internet (i.e. IP telephone service). In order to use this to control Wi-Fi only, you would need a separate device that does nothing but serve Wi-Fi. So it is certainly possible to do this.
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This helps a lot. However, there is still the question about the functionality. Is it worth the price to surf and play games versus a few more dollars and getting an inexpensive laptop. Maybe by the time software comes out to support this device it will be worth it.
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You got it! Can't turn the @#$% thing off once it is connected. Have to shutdown the computer and then unplug it. I plug it in and do a weekly backup, then shutdown and unplug it. A pain, I'd rather just reboot before my backup then eject the thing.
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Yes, Dynamic DNS or VPN in. Plugging it in won't automatically put it on the internet.
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To respond to the other person's review: As with all electronics, I'm sure you are not going to allow your kids to throw it. There should be no fear of damage if your kids know how to properly use computers. In other words, most kids these days know that these devices are not toys. Use your judgement and you'll be fine.
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No. When you're buying the cartridges, you don't need the Internet. We have LeapPads for each of our kids, and two we have never connected to the computer at all and the kids are able to play all the games they want with no troubles...that's the beauty of the cartridges.