Jack's Parent Tech Support Show
Welcome to The Parent Tech Support Podcast, hosted by Jack Hughes—a passionate advocate for online child safety. Growing up, Jack discovered all the workarounds to parental controls firsthand. His own experiences with online exposure and outsmarting parental restrictions taught him a valuable lesson, one he now channels into helping parents protect their children in today’s tech-filled world.
On this podcast, Jack shares practical, secure ways to set up parental controls, offers ongoing support, and provides crucial education for parents who want to ensure their kids stay safe online. Through each episode, gain peace of mind and discover effective methods to navigate the internet’s challenges, equipped with Jack’s insights and proven techniques. For any parent concerned about screen addiction, online predators, or simply wanting to create a safer digital environment—this is the podcast for you.
Jack's Parent Tech Support Show
How to Block Porn & Social Media at the Source—Your Router
🚨 Your Home WiFi Is the Weakest Link 🚨
Windows command: ipconfig
Mac command: netstat -nr | grep default
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In this episode, I reveal why the router is the ultimate parental-control hub and how to turn it into a fortress that filters every phone, tablet, game console—even sneaky burner devices. Here’s what you’ll learn:
• Quick test: does your current router even have parental controls?
• Step-by-step: find your router’s IP address and log in (Mac & Windows commands included).
• Built-in filters vs. advanced options like CleanBrowsing and Open DNS.
• Whitelist vs. blacklist—why most parents pick the wrong one.
• Blocking burner phones, school iPads, and guest devices in one shot.
🎯 Take Action
• Follow the guide to lock down WiFi today.
• Need help? Grab that free call above and I’ll walk you through it.
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00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Dangers of Unsecured Wifi
01:24 Why Your Wifi Router is a Powerful Parental Control Tool
04:48 Accessing Your Router Settings
10:06 Setting Up DNS Filtering for Enhanced Security
13:59 Conclusion: Additional Tips and Support