What Is Content Filtering?

An Internet filter is software that restricts or controls the content an Internet user is capable to access, especially when utilized to restrict material delivered over the Internet via the Web, Email, or other means. Content-control software determines what content will be available or be blocked.

How does content filtering work?

Content filtering works by specifying content patterns – such as text strings or objects within images – that, if matched, indicate undesirable content that is to be screened out. A content filter will then block access to this content. ... For example, it's common to filter social-networking sites unrelated to work.

How do I remove content filter?

Follow these steps to disable a router-configured content filter:
  1. Log into network configuration utility and click on the main settings.
  2. Select “blocked sites” or related label.
  3. Click on the filter you want to remove and select “delete” or “disable”.
  4. Click “Apply”.
  5. Log out of the configuration.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.