Mac Portal

1. Main Tab

The main section provides settings for the user, including the option to disable the protection for a specific time.

1.1 Advanced Site Blocking:

Blocks web pages without relying on DNS, like Apple images; recommended to be enabled

1.2 Enrollment Lock

Prevents filter management removal and keeps all protections in place, unlock before filter removal

1.3 Master Settings Switch

This setting is a convenient starting point for configuring an account by setting all portal settings based on the selected level. Of course, you can still customize specific settings based on the customer's needs. it should typically only be used as a framework during initial setup.

1.4 Allow External App Installations Mac (only available for MB support)

Allow installation of non-App Store apps, is possible but not recommended for security reasons.
For this to take effect the filter must be removed and reinstalled.

2. Categories Tab

The categories will control the internet data of the apps and browsers.

2.1 Request categories

The user could request apps and sites based on their allowed request categories

2.2 MB Filter DNS Categories

For the apps to work properly, the first 9 categories should be open.

Category Locks

Each category has a lock option (checkbox). When locked, all related requests are automatically rejected and not sent to the team. The category also cannot be toggled while locked, preventing accidental

MB Smart Categories Info:

Technology – Web hosting, online meetings, security, general tech info, and Torah sites.
Business – Finance, trading, government, business tools, and charitable resources.
Jobs – Networking, job search, industry careers, and business employment sites.
Information – Dictionaries, encyclopedias, databases, education, and Jewish religious sites.
Travel – Booking services, destination guides, and travel advice.
NoData – Backend infrastructure, including data storage services.
Chats – Messaging apps, chat rooms, and discussion forums.
Content Servers – Digital hosting, content delivery networks (CDNs), and file storage.
Health – Medical resources, wellness, fitness, and nutrition.
Shopping – E-commerce and online marketplaces.
Games – Video games, gaming news, reviews, and online play.
Sports – Sports news, schedules, teams, scores, and forums.
Search – Search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo) with Safe Search enforced.
News – Current events, journalism, and news reports.
Media – Video, music, podcasts, and streaming (e.g., YouTube, Netflix).
SocialMedia – Social networking platforms.
Mature – Age-restricted content (alcohol, firearms, gambling, etc.).
Proxies – VPNs and services bypassing restrictions.
Prohibited – Blocked sites due to inappropriate or malicious content.
Ad Services – Digital advertising, ad networks, and affiliate marketing.

3. Allowed Apps Tab

On the Mac, the filter can't close Mac apps; all the apps will remain [Open] and will be filtered based on opened DNS categories.

4. Extension Settings (Pro) Tab

This tab only appears for Pro users, here you can change the following:

AI-powered image painting levels.
AI Text filtering levels.

How do you activate the extension correctly?

Mac:

Open the MB app.
Must be open in Chrome
Tap the "Register Device Extension" button. — and you're all set!

The Adult setting requires more than one word on the page to trigger the filter. However, with Adult Very Strict, a simple word can trigger the block. 👇

5. Restrictions Tab

Basically, in this tab, MB Smart shows the restrictions that Apple Screen Time contains, which can be activated from the filter.

5.1 Safari:

Limit Adult Content: Blocks adult websites while allowing a customizable whitelist and blacklist.
Whitelist: Only allows access to approved websites. (Safari cannot be whitelisted due to an issue in the latest macOS versions)
Unrestricted/No Restriction: Allows all websites but supports blacklisting.

Note: "No Restriction" does not mean the device has no content filters—DNS settings also apply.

5.2 Chrome:

We recommend using Chrome as a whitelist browser on Basic or Pro version.
On the Pro version, the MB extension on the Mac will only work through Chrome.

5.3 Ratings: Each category allows content up to the selected rating.

5.4 Services

Explicit Content: Hides explicit music, videos, and podcasts flagged by content providers.
Chats: On Wi-Fi-only devices, the iMessage app is hidden.
Definitions & Lookups: Disables the ability to look up dictionary definitions.
Spotlight Search: If disabled, prevents internet search results.

6. URL Lists Tab

This section provides the interface for whitelisting and/or blocking sites for the MB Filter and the DNS Filter.

Blocking is always privileged over open sites, for example: "google.com" on the blacklist will block "sites.google.com" even if it is on the whitelist.

6.1 Site Modes

[MB Filter / No images] - This mode will open the site through the DNS without images.
[Fully Open] - The site and its images will be open in the DNS and any browser.
[Blocked] - The site will be blocked on MB Filter and DNS.
[Extension Excluded] - Excludes this site from the extension for PRO users, but will not open the site.

6.2 URL Logs

All sites the device is consulting are filtered through the DNS and are allowed or blocked depending on the user's settings.
Logs for the sites passing through the DNS show information on every log.
MB Smart stores up to 300 logs, which is roughly equivalent to 20 minutes of records.

Every log includes:

State - If the site was OPEN or BLOCKED,
Time - The time this connection happened, device time.
Category - The category of the site, in case it's in the whitelist, or in a Special config allowed logs will show 'custom'.
Url - The site including subdomains, or the whole URL in the case of the MB Smart Browser.
Domain - The domain of the site, if a domain is added to the list will affect all subdomains.

7. Features Tab

This section contains the top Special Configs options, quick fixes for most common issues, In-app blocks, YouTube options, and more.

8. Special Configs Tab

This section will provide all customized options available for the device, quick fixes, In-app blocks, and more.

9. MacOS Filter Defaults

Apple Store

By default, Mb smart will restrict downloading apps from the web and only allow the installation of new applications through the Apple Store.

Third-party Apps

If you need to install a new app outside the App Store, you will need to remove the filter, Install the new app (for example: Chrome), and reinstall the filter again.
If the user needs to install apps outside the App Store constantly ask support to allow installation of .dmg and .iso applications, for this to take effect the filter must be removed and reinstalled.

Apple Apps

Mb smart blocks the images and videos in the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Podcast by default.
Mb smart blocks the Apple GIFs in iMessage by default.

YouTube

YouTube provides three filtering levels: Strict, Moderate, and Unrestricted. By default, MB enforces the Strict filter. Both the Strict and Moderate levels block live streams and comments.
Often, shiurim and Torah-content get blocked on Strict, but are viewable on Moderate.

Google

MB enforces Google safe search and blocks the images tab when Google.com or the search category is opened

Spotify

Mb smart blocks the images and videos in Spotify by default

Customer Portal

Customers can remotely access the MB Smart Customer Portal from any device to request changes to their account
This also allows parents to control change requests for their children's devices.
To access the portal, go to http://customer.mbsmartservices.net/ and enter the Account ID and PIN.
After manually entering your Account ID and PIN the first time, save the new link as a bookmark. This way, you can easily return to the same account the next time without entering your "Account ID" again.
Important !! At least one mail application must be open on the device to contact support or the TAG office.

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