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PC Pandora Editor's Review

Nowadays, it has become nearly mandatory for the kids and teens to use the internet. For educational and other reasons, the young generation needs to browse the internet, download and stream content and perform many other tasks online. However, unrestricted access to internet can prove to be a double edged sword for kids. There are plenty of lecherous and malicious users on the prowl. Your kids may become subjected to their tactics and traps, even unknowingly. That is why you need to use capable parental control application in your desktops and laptops that are used by kids. Theses utilities restrict access to websites based on parameters and also notify parents of their lid’s  online activities. PC Pandora stresses more on monitoring online activities of kids rather than thwarting access.

PC Pandora runs on Windows XP and later versions of Operating Systems. It is low on system resources and running it on PCs with older hardware will not be an issue. You will need administrator access to install this application on a PC. It can be installed in stealth mode.

As soon as the installation process gets over, you need to reboot the PC. Thereafter, PC Pandora begins monitoring the computer. It keeps tab on literally every activity including chat conversation, file creation, email etc. It takes a screenshot of the PC at an interval which can be set as per your desire. However, it lacks the capacity to take snapshot when a particular event takes place.

PC Pandora keeps track of every site browsed by users including secure (HTTPS) sites. In case your PC has a webcam, the app takes photo of the user. Apart from reporting browsed websites, the software records all search terms used by users, p2p file transfers etc. The saved screen shots are placed in its Snapshots tab.

The software monitors all email messages, IM conversations, and social media activities. It also has the feature to block popular IM apps and email services. There is a separate section for Facebook conversations. Like many parental control apps, PC Pandora can block websites category wise. The categories can be a little odd as they mix some not so objectionable variants with purely objectionable ones. By default the app shows a browser error message for websites belonging to blocked category but you may choose to display a customized message.

The software also has computer and internet time scheduling features. Parents can set overall computer use time or weekly schedule for web access and both. Time-based Internet access blocking is not stealthy as such. It results in a warning display which can alert the kids. They can actually overcome the feature just by changing system clock. PC Pandora can also thwart access to specific installed programs in the computer. However, kids can get away by renaming blocked apps.

Parental control apps have the feature to report parents of all activities and web usage by their kids. PC Pandora can send detailed report of PC activities to you at a certain interval. What may irk some users is the fact an extra fee is required for remote viewing. It is called PC Pandora Live. The Live console lets you view all entries after you have installed the app. With the online console, parents can configure many program settings remotely and changes sync with local client well.

The customer support you get from PC Pandora is quite limited. You get online email support and there is a FAQ section in company website. Advanced users will grudge about absence of live chat and telephonic support.

Positive Points:
 -  Stealth mode installation, low system requirements.
 -  Watches all web and PC activities.
 -  Optional web console for remote management.
 -  Social media monitoring.

Negative Points:
 -  Web access scheduling is weak.
 -  Remote console is pricey.
 -  Program blocking can be defeated.

Conclusion:
PC Pandora is a parental control app that is more suited for comprehensive monitoring of computer and web usage activities than blocking access. It does offer website and app blocking but the level of protection is less than adequate. The remote console feature is handy but it comes at additional cost. The help features are decent but can be improved. Overall, it loses out to several competing apps in its segment.

Rating:3/5







PC Pandora Publisher's Description

There is no arguing that the Internet is a great tool, full of positive potential for all users. But as parents, we must remember that children are very impressionable, and the Internet is an avenue that allows them to enter into many different realities. Your kids can use the Internet to play games, download music, watch videos, and communicate with friends. The Internet also allows your children to access informational websites where they can become more knowledgeable and complete homework assignments. It's true that the Internet is a very beneficial place for our children to study, gain knowledge, be social and have fun.

But the Internet can also be used in evil ways by both those who intend to harm your kids… and sometimes by your kids themselves!

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Publisher: Pandora Corp | License: Shareware | Price: 69.95
Version: 7.0.22 | Size: 6349 KB | Platform: WinOther
Released Date: 09-05-2012 | Rating: 5 | Title: PC Pandora

Author Url: http://pcpandora.com/
Program Info Url: http://pcpandora.com/
Download Url: http://www.pcpandora.com/bin/PCPandoraSetup.exe
Screenshot Url: http://thecyberhoodwatch.com/images/pcpandora.jpg

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