3 Steps to Make Windows 10 Safer for Kids
I have two young kids that are doing full virtual learning during the pandemic. Prior to this, they haven’t spent much time on computers, and subsequently I hadn’t invested much time in kid-proofing. They’re spending a lot of time on the computer now, though, and exploring more as they become increasingly competent and comfortable.
So, I wanted to do a few things to make sure they have a safer computing environment to work with. However, as I was doing this, I felt like some steps — like creating a group policy — might not be something that everyday folks are familiar with.
Kid Computing Requirements
Before I get into the steps I’ve taken, I wanted to add a quick note about what we needed. I actually began the school year with the kids using Ubuntu, but we switched to Windows 10 due to too many small technical issues — death by a thousand cuts sort of thing. Some of my guidance could be made safer — like blocking YouTube entirely — but it interferes with some of their online lessons.
So, for some additional context, I wanted to share our “requirements” to keep in mind. My kids’ school uses websites that take advantage of Firefox & Chrome extensions as well as Zoom for live instruction. That’s about it!
