Keeping children safe online in 2026 seems like an impossible task. Luckily, the best parental control apps can do the hard work, while you focus on the things that matter. My experts have been ...

ESET Parental Control doesn't have the features to justify parting with any cash, but the free version's excellent app management tools are worth a look, and there's a 30-day trial of Premium features ...

Shara Tibken was a managing editor at CNET News, overseeing a team covering tech policy, EU tech, mobile and the digital divide. She previously covered mobile as a senior reporter at CNET and also ...