Tribune News Service on MSN

Jim Rossman: What exactly does your firewall do?

This week we tackle another reader question, “I’m still confused and often aren’t sure whether or not to allow my firewall to disarm. And does it reinstate alone or what should I do next?” A firewall ...
Amazon S3 on MSN

Single Windows Firewall setting saves hours of troubleshooting time

Tech pro ThioJoe shows how a single Windows Firewall setting can eliminate hours of network troubleshooting and confusion.
PC World

How to allow apps through Windows 11’s firewall

Windows Defender Firewall is one of the many security features available on Windows 11. Its job is to protect your computer from outside threats. While the firewall does a reasonable job managing ...
ZDNet

Your desktop firewall isn't enough - here's how to protect your entire network

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PBS

Massive leak exposes how China's 'Great Firewall' is being exported to other countries

For years, China’s government has used what’s known as the “Great Firewall” to censor the internet inside its country and block access to select foreign websites. Now, a document leak shows that a ...
Neowin

Windows Firewall Control 6.20.0.0Windows Firewall Control 6.20.0.0

Windows Firewall Control is a powerful application which extends the functionality of the Windows Firewall and provides quick access to the most frequent options of the Windows Firewall. Windows ...
ZDNet

Yes, you need a firewall on Linux - here's why and which to use

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ExtremeTech

Microsoft Backtracks on 'Fixed' Windows 11 Firewall Issue

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Forbes

‘We Apologize’—Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Mistake

Republished on July 20 with new update warnings for Windows 10 users and a fresh new incentive for users to upgrade to Windows 11. Well this is interesting and new. “We apologize for any inconvenience ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft mistakenly tags Windows Firewall error log bug as fixed

Microsoft has mistakenly tagged an ongoing Windows Firewall error message bug as fixed in recent updates, stating that they are still working on a resolution. Earlier ...
Neowin

Windows Firewall Control 6.18.0.0

Windows Firewall Control is a powerful application which extends the functionality of the Windows Firewall and provides quick access to the most frequent options of the Windows Firewall. Windows ...