Computer went and got it's self dead

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Originally Posted by 357

Best thing to do for kids is give them a different username and password than the parents use. Then you can restrict their account so they can't install/remove software etc. This is simple, create their account and take them out of the "Administrators" group. Then they will be limited in what they can intentionally or unintentionally do.

I also am an IT admin... that is the only way I will work on anyone's computer at home. The reason I'm there in the first place is 90% due to the kids. Once all the programs are installed on the fresh load, a parent has to do the occasional game load once in a while... Besides it lets them stay up on what's being installed.

I am biased againt MAC in one area - I do not do propriety software or hardware. I never bought into Tandy, IBM, Packard Bell, etc or any of the rest. I'm not paying an inflated price for a name. I have to work with both, personally MAC has a slicker look, touch, but your boxed more into what they want than a PC. With the modern day malware and viruses, they aren't any safer than a PC anymore. YMMV.