Smart Cat GamesShared Family Device Safety Checklist
A few small device habits can prevent many kid-in-browser problems.
For parents
Shared devices are common in families: a child borrows a laptop, uses a tablet after homework, or plays a browser game on the family computer. The safest setup is predictable enough that kids know where to play and parents know what settings matter.
Start with profiles. If possible, give children a separate browser or device profile with age-appropriate settings. Keep adult email, shopping, banking, and saved payment accounts out of the child's profile.
Review downloads and notifications. Browser games should not need installed files. If a page asks to download, allow notifications, or install an extension, that should be an adult decision. Keep downloads visible so you can spot unexpected files.
Use bookmarks for trusted sites. A child who opens Smart Cat Games from a bookmark is less likely to mistype a web address or click a search result that leads somewhere else. Bookmarks also make it easier to build a short list of approved play spaces.
Kid version
When you use a shared device, help keep it tidy and safe:
- Use the bookmark or link your grown-up gave you.
- Ask before downloading anything.
- Ask before clicking allow.
- Stay out of grown-up accounts, email, and shopping pages.
- Tell someone if a strange file or page appears.
Family activity: five-minute device reset
Together, bookmark trusted game sites, close unused tabs, check the downloads folder, and agree on the rule for pop-ups. Keep the checklist near the shared computer.