Diagnosing the problem of computer misuse.

The history of SMARTguard Software begins more than a decade ago, in medical school, when two classmates began working on a solution to the problems caused by computer addiction.

As access to the Internet spread, the partners turned their focus to the most widely shared online addictions: computer gaming and the illegal downloading of music, movies and software. In their work as practicing physicians, they affirmed the need for tools to manage computer usage and prevent a problem from becoming an addiction. Divorce, loss of relationships, depression, obesity, disturbed sleep patterns, work difficulties, health problems (eyes, back, carpal tunnel, etc) and legal problems were frequently linked to excessive computer use.

In 2003, SMARTguard Software was launched to address issues related to the safe and legal use of computers.

Blockster is the company's first solution on the market. It offers optional, easy-to-use, innovative software that protects from the risks that come with peer-to-peer program usage. The program is easy to implement, continuously building on itself as more people access the program's database. After only a five-minute installation, the program unobtrusively guards against the risks of unsupervised P2P applications use.

Other SMARTguard Software products promise similar innovative solutions to the problems of piracy, computer safety and abuse.