"Locks" children in a platform where they can play games and learn how computers work without the risk of them deleting important PC files or running across things that they shouldn't see.
Magic Desktop offers the younger members of the family a fun environment to learn and improve their computer skills, while protecting them from undesired content. The program gives parents control over what kids see and do online, at the time it prevents them from playing with important PC settings and data.
Combining games, colorful themes, with attractive interactive content, the application stimulates kids imagination and creativity. It integrates drawing, editing, and music tools to develop their artistic skills, as well as educational activities covering maths, spelling, the alphabet, planets, and more. In the Gamepad section there is a wide variety of board and puzzle games for kids of all ages. And a web browser is also included, giving kids access to preselected web pages and content.
The application works as an individual desktop; it has an intuitive interface with icons and menus that kids will quickly get familiar with. Besides, setting it up is very easy, you just need to follow the wizard instructions, and add your kid's name and age. During setup, you will be asked to create a master password too, which will give you access to all the configuration options. This password will be required every time you need to make any adjustment. With the parental control service, you can limit the period of time your kids spend in front of the PC, setting the exact dates and times they can use a particular program.
To sum up, Magic Desktop provides all the necessary features to supervise your kids activity on the computer, protecting them from online threats, and also guarding your PC from accidental damage. The free trial version of the program can be evaluated during 30 days.
v9.2 [Nov 4, 2015]
- Redesigned Interface: With an even friendlier interface for parents and improved visual themes, version 9.2 will look natural on Windows 10 systems with full compatibility with that OS, fully optimized for small tablet screens with full touch screen support – less clicks required to get around. With a new virtual keyboard, easily summoned from your taskbar, you can easily write without the need for software or hardware add-ons. Furthermore, your parental options are now carefully designed to guide you, every step of the way, to configure your Parental Control efficiently and in accordance to your specific needs.
- Magic Pick and Online Activities: With a customizable jukebox for all the content available to the chosen age, children can immediately start browsing their content selection as soon as they sign in. Alternatively, all the online content is listed under their relevant categories, with individual content browsers for Learning, Videos, Games and Creativity.
- More Personalization: With the introduction of Age and Gender differentiation, each child can sign in through Windows and get their experience tailored to them. You can further this by configuring policies with regards to content selection and individual settings in the programs themselves, by using Parental Shield Mode.
- Simpler Security: Numerical passwords are a more straightforward approach to securing your Parental Settings. Simply click any protected feature and a numerical pad appears to quickly input your password, just like a phone PIN code.
- More Programs: Old favorites like Talking Parrot, Magic Tunes, sketch boards with coloring books have returned, with a fun and appealing redesign. We have also added a new Video Player for your own personal selection of videos that you children can enjoy on their computer effortlessly.
- More Curriculum: Your child’s Ge Academy experience has now more content and it keeps updating! Check out the new additions like Geography, Arithmetic and many more! You can record your own narration for each exercise for a more personal touch.
- Mouse Tutorial for Newcomers: Younger children will need to learn the ropes of using a computer mouse or touch pad. This Tutorial can be enabled on start-up, so they can practice and have fun while doing it! They’ll develop their dexterity and soon be able to use every feature intuitively.
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