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Content Filter

By Tom Nelson, About.com

Definition:

A content filter allows you to control the web sites that younger family members can visit. Content filters usually allow or block web site access based on certain criteria, usually keywords or key phrases. Content filters are a common feature of web filtering software, which may also include time management and other features.

Mac OS X includes content filters, in the form of managed user accounts.

Examples:
Parents can use content filters to prevent their children from viewing sites that have inappropriate content for their age group.
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