With first hand knowledge of the lengths young people will go to to conceal their internet usage, Nikhil created SpyNik - a savvy way for parents to keep tabs on what their children are accessing online.
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SpyNik
Nikhil Mahashabde
Category: Open
Age Group: 17+ years
My workmate used to tell me about how she had no idea about how to stop her children looking at all sorts of websites [and I knew where she was coming from as I too hide sites such as Facebook from my parents]. Despite this, I had a real urge to crack this problem for my workmate - particularly as I thought it was impossible to crack!
It was really fun because I expanded my knowledge so much, found out about how the internet works, and realised it's much more complicated than I'd first thought.
In my spare time I like to play games, research things on the net, play a bit of sport and programme my device to make it better. And, I've recently joined Bright Sparks and am enjoying reading the forums too.
I plan to go to university [either in Auckland or Australia] and study engineering. My dream job is to be a project manager at NASA with an army of engineers!
Check out my website you see in the video [it's online sometimes during the evenings and weekend]
Username : spynik
Pasword : history [case sensitive]
Check out my history, click the button! [You might disconnect me if im connected through the device.]
Aai (Jayashree Aaji) and myself (Lakshmi kaku) viewed your demo and we think its great. I would like to use it when Abhinav grows up:))) One comment is it would be nicer if the whole section was in the middle rather than in the right corner. We still managed to see what you have developed. Keep it up! Bapu Ajoba will provide his comments shortly.
XD Aweesome!
Hi Nikhil
Very well done. I do not understand the technology side of computers but like the idea of keeping tabs on my kids and their whereabouts on the computer.
It is great to see a young lad like you being innovative and creative - something that New Zealanders are well known for.
Keep on working hard towards your goal of working for NASA one day - if you aim high you will get there. My best wishes are with you.
It is really commendable that you made something new from scratch. Very well done.
WELL DONE NIKHIL.
BEST WISHES FOR YOU.
SHALINI SHARMA
wow. nikhil. that's an awesome device. hopefully my parents dont get their hands on this. otherwise well done!!!
WOW, great stuff
Cool... go Mt Roskill Grammar School
The Man awesome work
The Man awesome work
Awesome work Nikhil!
I think it is a great way to make the kids responsible for their behaviour without directly having to stop them accessing the internet. I am glad you have moved on from the popcorn stuff & found a way to keep other kids away too! : ) I am sure with this determination NASA is not too far away. Good luck & best wishes!
Whoo-hoo.. gud job nik! =D
Awesome idea (as long as my parents don't find out) :)
Nice job, Very helpful to parents that are concerned about their kids safety
nice job.
good job nikhil looks really neat
Well Done Nikhil!!!!We are proud of you and would like to congratulate you for the wonderful job.I will definitely use it when Shreeya and Shrey grow up.All the best to you.I wish you win this award.Regards Shradha Maushi and Shreedhar Uncle.
Wow Nikhil,
Atlast somebody developed this. It will be easier for me now to know what sites my daughter is accessing and I think this will also make her more responsible. Great work and all the best foryour future.
Hi Nikhil,
Wow u've managed to find an answer to the problem parents face everywhere. Just hoping you don't develop one for the kids to hide their work too!!!
hey dude amazing .. i always knew u were thisit person.. i remember b4 u went to NZ , u had this game which u would get to ur granny's place wich dealt with making all sorts of pullyes n stuff n u were really gud at it .. keep up the gud work n continue working hard.
Hi Nikhil
We Asha and Prashant like to congratulate you for your success.
I am sure your Mom, Dad and Aaji must be very very proud of you.
I (Asha) don?t have words to write at this moment.
My eyes are running tears due to joy.
Lots of love
Asha and Prashant (NZ)
Hi Nikhil
We Asha and Prashant like to congratulate you for your success.
I am sure your Mom, Dad and Aaji must be very very proud of you.
I (Asha) do not have words to write at this moment.
My eyes are running tears due to joy.
Lots of love
Asha and Prashant (NZ)