For most kids under the age of 10, the main attractions of a computer are games, videos, and Web sites. (PBSKids.org is particularly popular destination around these parts.) is a specialized browser that serves up exactly those items, all within a safe, colorful, kid-friendly interface.

KIDO'Z requires . With that in place, it takes just a few clicks to install Kido'Z and set up a free account, which requires little more than a username and password.

The interface resembles a TV, with colorful icons for switching between the Games, Websites, and Video "channels." Within each channel: pages and pages of preselected content, with each item represented by a colorful, recognizable thumbnail (Dora, Curious George, etc.).

There's also a Favorites button so your kids can easily return to their preferred games, videos, etc., without having to search through all the pages again.

KIDO'Z has a password-protected Parental Controls page where you can manage content, adding new videos and Web sites or blocking material you may find inappropriate.