Adult websites can be blocked on any computer and in any browser to prevent adult-themed content from showing up in Web searches and on specific websites. There are several methods for blocking adult sites, including modifying Parental Controls on Windows and Mac computers.
Blocking Adult Sites in Windows 8
-Log into an administrator account on your Windows 8 computer.
-Open Control Panel and click on Network and Internet.
-Click on Internet options. The Internet Properties window will display on-screen.
-Click on the Content tab.
-Click on the button that reads Family Safety.
-Click on the user account for which you want adult sites blocked.
-Select On next to Family Safety.
-Click on Web filtering.
-Select the option that reads, Can only use the websites I allow.
Select a restriction level from the options provided. Most of the options provided will block adult sites by default, as noted in their descriptions. For example, if you want a particular user to only view websites approved for use by children, select Designed for children.
Blocking Adult Sites in Windows 7 / Vista
-Log into your Windows 7 or Windows Vista computer using an administrator account.
-Click on the Start button and select Control Panel.
-Click on Set up Parental Controls below the section labeled User Accounts.
-Click on the user account for which you want adult sites blocked.
-Click On next to Parental Controls.
-Click on Web Filter.
-Click on Block Some Websites or Content.
Select High or Medium when prompted to choose a Web restriction level. High will restrict the user’s Web browsing to children’s websites only, whereas Medium will allow the user to browse all other websites that lack adult content
Blocking Adult Sites on Mac OS X
-Click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
-Click on Parental Controls.
-Click on the user account for which you want adult sites blocked.
-Click on Enable Parental Controls.
-Click on the tab labeled Content.
Select your preferred option below Website Restrictions. If you want your computer to automatically block all adult websites, select Try to limit access to adult websites automatically. NOTE: Using this method will filter adult content from internet searches as well.