Guide

A Family Link alternative for Windows laptops

Google Family Link is built for Android phones and Chromebooks. On a Windows laptop, it can't control Chrome the same way.

What parents usually want on the family PC

• No TikTok and no endless Shorts
• Quiet homework hours and a bedtime
• A lock the kids can't undo

Your options

Microsoft Family Safety is free, but needs Microsoft accounts and only filters Edge. Other well-known apps cover more devices but need an account and often send activity to their servers. Family Lock Kids works in Chrome and Edge, needs no browsing account, and keeps settings on your computer.