Accountability Safeguards
I personally use and highly recommend X3watch, an easy-to-setup accountability program that promotes online integrity and accountability. Whenever you access a website that contains inappropriate or pornographic material, the program will record the website, time, and date the site was visited. A person of your choice (an accountability partner) will receive an email containing a list of all the inappropriate sites you have visited that week. X3watch PRO options include:
- Option to block inappropriate sites as well as monitor usage
- Option to block inappropriate searches on search engines
- Option to block P2P programs commonly used to download inappropriate web content
- Option to block inappropriate YouTube videos
- Ability to support multiple users and accountability partners
Apps are available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, as well as for Android mobile devices.
I also highly recommend Covenant Eyes, Net Nanny, and Safe Eyes.
Losing the battle against the constant onslaught of online distractions? If so, check out:
- Chrome: StayFocusd / Nanny for Google Chrome
- Firefox: LeechBlock
- Mac: LeechBlock / SelfControl
- Web-based: KeepMeOut
- Paid (free-trial): Freedom
- Digital timer: Focus Booster