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firewall to block threats that might target you. This we'll look at
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Top 5 free firewalls
When you venture out into the Internet it's important that you keep yourself safe. In addition toanti-virus and anti-spyware software
, you want a goodfirewall to block threats that might target you. This we'll look at five free firewall programs
that can help keep your PC protected.
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This week we're looking at five free firewall programs.
- Filesclab Personal Firewall
- Has a slide for quickly changing your security level.
- Monitors all incoming and outgoing traffic.
- Lets you create rules to better protect yourself.
SoftPerfect Personal Firewall
- Right after install and reboot it lets you create Preset Rules.
- Lets you add rules on-the-fly.
- Can be configured for multiple network adapters.
- Has a Learning Mode that shows you what's going on.
Comodo Firewall
- Offers automatic configuration option during install.
- Nice summary tab shows you where you stand.
- It's easy to configure trusted programs.
- Easy to look at all activity.
PC Tools Firewall Plus
- Has an easy-to-use, multi-tabbed interface.
- Has Normal and Expert modes.
- Nice Status and Summary section.
- Has a SmartUpdate feature.
Sygate Personal Firewall
- Was the first free firewall program on the Internet.
- Shows incoming and outgoing traffic.
- Keeps a variety of logs for security, system, and traffic.
- Shows currently running programs.
- Has a Security Test so you can be certain you're secure.
- Filesclab Personal Firewall
- Has a slide for quickly changing your security level.
- Monitors all incoming and outgoing traffic.
- Lets you create rules to better protect yourself.
SoftPerfect Personal Firewall
- Right after install and reboot it lets you create Preset Rules.
- Lets you add rules on-the-fly.
- Can be configured for multiple network adapters.
- Has a Learning Mode that shows you what's going on.
Comodo Firewall
- Offers automatic configuration option during install.
- Nice summary tab shows you where you stand.
- It's easy to configure trusted programs.
- Easy to look at all activity.
PC Tools Firewall Plus
- Has an easy-to-use, multi-tabbed interface.
- Has Normal and Expert modes.
- Nice Status and Summary section.
- Has a SmartUpdate feature.
Sygate Personal Firewall
- Was the first free firewall program on the Internet.
- Shows incoming and outgoing traffic.
- Keeps a variety of logs for security, system, and traffic.
- Shows currently running programs.
- Has a Security Test so you can be certain you're secure.
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