Thanks to the widespread usage of the internet due to its usefulness every member of the family uses it. Internet is vast and uncontrollable territory and while most of it is positive in nature there are many negative areas of it that are not suitable for everyone especially kids. Now to enable families to take control of the online experience and giving users a better solution to block certain websites and kids from using computer at certain times a new PC called the MiiPC has been created.
MiiPC is an Android 4.2 Jelly Bean powered Mac mini like device that connects to any display and turns it into a learning and media entertainment station. Users can connect mouse and keyboard with it using the on-board USB ports. Users can surf the internet, watch movies, play Android games as well as run Android apps on it. MiiPC also features support for most online services including Netflix so you can hook it up with your HDMI port equipped TV and enjoy digital content you have purchased online.
MiiPC allows users to set up different accounts for each user so they can have their own desktop and settings. The main attration of the MiiPC desktop that it allows parents to control the online activities of their kids and monitor them in real time. Parents can not only control the internet but they can also specify what apps they can access when they use the computer. Another cool feature for parents is that they are given power to define the time their kids can use MiiPC remotely using the dedicate applications for iOS and Android smartphones.
MiiPC adopts to different ages of children and can be configured based on the age of the kids because kids at the highschool level have different requirements than their younger siblings. There’s a built-in application that allows users to manage time and help kids to be more productive.
MiiPC is aimed towards kids and help parents to control the online experience while allowing them access to the internet. As MiiPC’s creators have noted on the official Kickstarter campaign page:
“Our mission is to create a simple and effective way for families to take back control of online experiences, letting MiiPC create a safe and relaxed environment for your family computing”
MiiPC is currently running a Kickstarter campaign where it has successfully raised over $128K of its $50,000 goal. If you want to book one for yourself then pledge to the project here. $89 or above would get you one MiiPC unit.