The Windows firewall is a fine place to start, but there are better options.

Not every app needs to be able to go online, and this open source tool stops them.

We don’t know what processes and executables are running on our computer if we don’t check the list in the Task Manager. There might be some malware or programs that are not permitted generally ...

An Application firewall is a firewall in charge of the calls of an application or service. Based on a preset configuration policy, it allows or blocks out communications from an application. If you’re ...

Let’s face it: Connecting your computer to the Internet is like sending your kids out to play in the traffic. With snoops, hackers, virus writers, script kiddies, worms, Trojan horses — and oh, yeah, ...

Does the Windows firewall protect your computer sufficiently? What contribution does your router make -- and who needs additional security software? This article explains. The firewall is one of the ...