Weblock Icon Weblock 1.6 Help

Email: weblock@digicowsoftware.com

Introduction

This document will help you learn how to take full advantage of the various time-saving features that Weblock offers for managing website protection. Weblock is designed to be simple enough to be usable by the most basic user, yet has options and customizable behavior that make it useful for even veteran web administrators.

If after reviewing this Help page you have any further questions about using Weblock, please use the email link above to contact Digital Cow Software.

Using Weblock Help

Weblock is divided into 4 main tabs, and so is this document. Not all tabs are visible at all times, based on selections in Weblock's Options tab. For help on a particular aspect of Weblock's usage and operation, just click on the tab name below:

F.A.Q.
Q. How do I get started?

A. First, run WebCheck in the Webserver tab. Second, choose the folder containing your web docs in Options>Web Directory. Third, switch back to Files & Protection and choose your protection settings.

Q. What happened to "Secure" protection mode?

A. It caused too many problems, so it was removed. It wasn't really that secure, anyway. Those users who really need security should look into setting up an https site and using Weblock in Basic mode to protect it

Q. Why has it been so long since the last update?

A. I've been busy! In the past 3.5 years, I've gotten a real job, gotten engaged, and bought a house. I haven't gotten anywhere near as much programming time as I would have liked, but I'm trying to make up for that now

Q. What's in store for Weblock in the future?

A. A lot. Weblock 1.6 and its bug fix releases will be the end of the Weblock 1.x line. The 2.x line will be a complete rewrite, sharing no code with 1.x. Weblock 2 will require at least Mac OS X 10.3.9, and possibly 10.4.x. 2.x will be a real application; no longer a PrefPane. The 2.x line will also reflect a change in licensing structure as it will no longer be donationware.