Heatseek

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Heatseek is a software program designed to mask adult web activity. It combines a web browser, download manager, thumbnail organizer, and media player. It works by requiring a user to log in to launch the program, then it encrypts the file and browsing history to hide it from people who do not have access.

1 Features
2 Weaknesses
3 See Also
4 External links

[edit] Features

Encrypts adult content and activity from others who use your computer.
Spyware shield.
Password-required to access anything from the browser.
Encrypts adult files rendering them unreadable outside of Heatseek.
Encrypts and hides browsing history and website cookies.
Stops sites from spawning popup windows.
Panic button instantly closes the program.
Password prompt after minimize and laptop hibernate.
Secure even in the event of a power failure.
Download all images & movies from a page with encryption.
Streamlines the saving of content from pages.
Takes secure screen captures of bookmarked sites.
Arranges downloaded content in playlists.
Allows for the placement of markers in movies to jump to various places in the movie immediates.

[edit] Weaknesses

uses mshtml.dll (part of Windows/Internet Explorer rendering engine) so cross-OS portability is not easy and/or likely to be coming soon - also raises the question of vulnerability
Only makes activity on the local computer less transparent. Not designed for protection at work ie. most business environments use proxies which can easily track the web activity of any attached computer on the network.