If anyone can recommend softwares for screening or monitoring the internet,
our 11 year old boy will be online with a cable connection next week. I've
heard of net nanny, that's about as far as my knowledge goes.

Basic safety in firewalls and AV protection I'm up to speed on.

I apologize if this is off topic, or if there's a better suited NG, but I
found in the past folks very helpful here...

Thanks,
NeilN