Google indexes billions of web pages to allow users to search for the information they desire through the use of keywords and operators. It’s not surprising therefore that there’s the risk of searching for information and getting back inappropriate content in the search results... This is where Google SafeSearch comes in. This week the Clinic will be discussing Google SafeSearch... And how parents and guardians can keep kids safe by enabling Google SafeSearch... The clinic has noted that many parents are not aware of this awesome feature... So, whether you’re using Google Search at work, with children or for yourself, SafeSearch can help filter sexually explicit content from your results. How SafeSearch works When SafeSearch is on, it helps filter out explicit content in Google’s search results for all your queries across images, videos, and websites. While SafeSearch isn’t 100% accurate, it’s designed to help block explicit results, like pornography, from your Google search results. When SafeSearch is off, Google provide the most relevant results for your search which may include explicit content when you search for it. So you can see why turning this on is a no Brainer. SafeSearch can be turned on for: • Personal accounts or browsers • Children’s supervised devices and accounts using the Family Link app • Workplace or school devices and networks Note: SafeSearch only works on Google’s search results. It won’t prevent users on your network from finding explicit content through other search engines like yahoo or by navigating directly to explicit sites. If you want to guarantee SafeSearch results on another device that you manage, like your PC or MacBook, you can map google domains to forcesafesearch.google.com. If you have SafeSearch turned on and you find explicit content, you should report the content. Important Links https://tinyurl.com/z5wpupw - More Information on Google SafeSearch https://safety.google/intl/en_uk/families/families-tips/ https://www.familycyberclinic.com Email Address lidem@familycyberclinic.com