Secure Web Browser for Kids

app4mac has introduced Giddy Up, a secure web browser designed for kids. Mostly used by schools, Giddy Up can also be used at home for all children of a family. Giddy Up allows you to restrict access to some web sites, the operating system, system settings, the downloading of files and applications. Giddy Up was developed with the intention to add maximum security and protection for kids.

Giddy Up is a secure web browser designed for kids. Mostly used by schools, Giddy Up can also be used at home for all children of a family. Giddy Up allows you to restrict access to some web sites, the operating system, system settings, the downloading of files and applications. The computer is protected against any manipulation from children.

Since Giddy Up is built with the Apple Safari Engine also named WebKit, children can benefit from all the features that this modern technology has to offer. Giddy Up was developed with the intention to create a browser that would provide the same ease of use as other browsers, while adding maximum security and protection for kids.


Giddy Up has a wide range of additional functions which will allow you to customize your web browser to suit your parental needs and requirements. All you have to do is to decide what content you want to display and leave the rest to Giddy Up. No programming skills are necessary. Configuring it can be accomplished within a couple of minutes.

Main features:
* Written in Objective C 2.0 with Cocoa framework
* Powered by the most recent version of Apple webkbit engine
* Amazing toolbar management with unlimited level of customization
* URL control management
* Security management
* Sessions management
* Innovative dashboard to navigate history
* Virtual keyboard option for touchscreens
* Fully optimized for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Pricing and Availability:
Giddy Up 1.0 is available today for 29 Euros only (around $48). Giddy Up requires Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

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