In my search to find a good internet filtering software to protect my kids while they surf at home, I came across 1st Clicks by SFY. The idea of 1st Clicks is that it hides your computer desktop and replaces it with a new screen which contains lists of websites, programs and games that parents can configure and allow their kids to use.

1st Clicks costs US$19.95, which is priced on the more reasonable side when compared with other similar software. It comes with a 30 day money-back guarantee and the option to download a 14 day trial version of the software.

This sounded like what I was looking for and I decided to download and install the 14 day free trial version of 1st Clicks 1.2 on my Windows XP home computer. Here’s how I got on.

The download and installation was very straight forward. No confusing installation options, basically you only need to agree to the terms of the License Agreement.

Configuration of 1st Clicks can be quite time consuming as you may need to switch between Windows and the new restricted screen to check website addresses and paths to program files. While the process of adding objects to the allowed items is not very complicated it would make the setup so much easier if the 1st Clicks configuration page was accessible directly from Windows.

After the configuration was complete I was ready to start testing. Initially the results were very positive. Kids could only access the items configured on the new desktop screen. However after further testing I noticed a ‘feature’ in web browsing that was not so good.

When an allowed website contains a link that is designed to open a new webpage, it will open in Internet Explorer instead of the restricted browser. Meaning the kids have access to Internet Explorer Favorites, Address bar and Search functions and are back on the web unrestricted.

Pros:

• 30 day money back guarantee
•  Simple Download and Installation.
• Good Control of access to Games & Programs.

Cons:

• Setting up of allowed websites is time consuming.
• Some web links open in Internet Explorer instead of the restricted Internet browser.

(Hopefully this issue will be resolved in a later release of 1st Clicks)

Conclusion:

• I’ll have to give this one a thumbs down.

My search for a reliable web filtering software continues.

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The Secrets of Earning Online by Franklyn Jacobs is an 82 page e-book containing information, guides, and templates to get you started in affiliate marketing.

… I was sitting at home one Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago watching a documentary about the world economy. This led me to think, what if I lost my current job or was forced to take a pay cut. I asked myself the question. Is there anything I can do now to prepare for such a nasty possibility?

With that thought on my mind I began considering ways to bring in extra money to cover any income shortfall. Later I found myself online looking through work from home ideas when I came upon this website http://www.secrets-book.com.

I found myself persuaded by the content and a few minutes later had completed the online purchase and downloaded the e-book.

Probably the he most appealing factor was to be able to start up a business with very little cash outlay and it was something I could work on in my spare time at home.

I have to admit the idea of Affiliate Marketing was new to me and I was excited at the potential as I read through the book.

Below is a sample of some of the topics covered in the Secrets of Earning Online.

• Chapter 1: Basics of Making Money on the Internet
• Chapter 2: Getting Everything in Order
• Chapter 3: 3 Simple Moves to get Started Earning
• Chapter 4: Building your Money Making Website
• Chapter 5: Unleashing a Tsunami of Traffic
• Chapter X: The Bottomline of Internet Marketing

All of the topics are covered in detail with guides and tutorials to lead you through each stage of the setup. The e-book contains tips on effective budgeting, building an add with impact and a checklist for identifying a good web page.

In addition to the Secrets of Earning Online you will receive a free e-book, The Maximum Effect by Google. This book is a great resource for getting the most out of your Adwords campaigns.

• Chapter 1: Setting Goals
• Chapter 2: Selecting Keywords
• Chapter 3: Developing Ads
• Chapter 4: Creating Destinations
• Chapter 5: Tracking Results
• Chapter 6: Optimizing Again

In my opinion the Secret of Online Earning e-book is a legitimate product, although it has some drawbacks which will be covered later in the review. It does come with the safety net of a 60 day money back guarantee, which gives you plenty of time to make your mind up about the ebook.

The Pros:

• Straightforward purchase and download procedure.
• Clear and easy to follow instructions to get you started into affiliate marketing.
• A 7 day plan to success.
• 60 Day Money Back Guarantee.

The Cons:

• The Clickbank website has gone through a facelift since the e-book was released so the screenshots are slightly outdated. However the Clickbank website is very well laid out and navigation should not be a problem.

Conclusion:

• Will the Secrets of Earning Online make you rich overnight? I doubt it! If you are new to Affiliate Marketing it’s a good starting point with enough information to get you up and running. But it’s going to take some time and effort before you start seeing real results.

As quoted by Jacobs, ‘Making money on the internet is not easy but can be simple once you know exactly what to do’.

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 Before we get started into the review it is important to note that RegGenie is not a free product. You can download the software to scan for problems but in order to fix any of the identified problems you will need to register and purchase the software.

What is RegGenie

RegGenie is an easy to use registry cleaner that scans your computer identifying and fixing the problems that can cause system errors, instability, crashes and slowdowns. The simplicity of RegGenie makes it an attractive option for the novice user. At the same time, it has the functionality required by advanced Windows users.

In addition to easily scanning and fixing your computer problems, you can also use RegGenie to perform many other useful tasks. For instance, you can schedule periodic registry scans, defrag the registry files to ensure that the registry runs efficiently, and manage your Windows startup programs.

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System Requirements

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP and Windows Vista.

Minimum -
•15 MB of free hard disk space
•128 MB of RAM
•Internet access is required to register product and receive product updates

Recommended -
•75 MB of free hard disk space
•256 MB of RAM
•Internet access is required to register product and receive product updates

RegGenie Installation

RegGenie installation is very straight forward and only takes a minute or two to complete.

Visit the website and click on the Download Now link.

At the File Download – Security Warning select Run. Alternately you can download the setup file (RegGenieSetup.exe) to your computer and install the software later by clicking on the ‘Save’ button.

Once the installation file is downloaded a Welcome to the RegGenie Setup Wizard will load and you will be asked to click Next to start the installation.

You will be required to accept the end user license agreement and click Next to continue with the installation.

The default installation folder is C:\Program Files\RegGenie. You can leave this as is or change according to your preference. Click Next to continue.

The next screen will confirm the installation location. Click Install to continue.

Click the Finish button to complete the installation and launch RegGenie.

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