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Ben Thornton

Hi I'm Ben Thornton
5 posts
Making Search Engines Safe For Kids with Control D Use Cases

Making Search Engines Safe For Kids with Control D

We can't keep our kids from the internet (though I'm sure some try), so how do we curate their experience to keep them safe from all the malicious actors on the web?

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Ben Thornton
31 Oct 2023 · 3 min read
Using Control D to Block Social Media Sites Use Cases

Using Control D to Block Social Media Sites

Social Media has a penchant for dominating our time and energies; find out how you can block or schedule your distractions with Control D.

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Ben Thornton
27 Oct 2023 · 3 min read
Control D For At-Risk Communities Use Cases

Control D For At-Risk Communities

For carers and IT staff working in the care industry, it's important to find the right tools to protect their at-risk wards on the internet.

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Ben Thornton
11 Aug 2023 · 3 min read
The Default Rule Technical

The Default Rule

This nifty little toggle lets you modify the general behavior of Control D, letting you block, bypass, or redirect traffic.

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Ben Thornton
7 Sep 2022 · 4 min read
Parental Control D Use Cases

Parental Control D

We're not here to say that today's parents have it harder than any before, but they've definitely got it tough.

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Ben Thornton, Catt Garrod
29 Aug 2022 · 7 min read
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