While the firewall in OS X is meant to be straightforward and simple, the idea of which settings are preferred can be a little confusing. We recently wrote about Mac OS X’s various security options.

No doubt, you’ve heard the term “firewall” in regard to computing, but do you know what it is? When it comes to security, we should all be educated consumers, so this is an introduction to the basic ...

Windows Firewall Control is a powerful application which extends the functionality of the Windows Firewall and provides quick ...

A firewall around a computer or network is like the wall around a castle or city. It protects the computer or network by limiting points of access and providing criteria that must be met before being ...

While the general consensus regarding whether a Mac is more secure than Windows leans toward Apple’s system, it doesn’t mean a Mac is still unable to be affected by hackers and malware; it's still ...

A firewall helps protect you against unwanted outside connections to your computer. Everyone on the Internet should use a firewall in addition to anti-virus and spyware removal software. Why do I need ...

In Part 1 of this tutorial series, we configured Windows to accept remote desktop connections, so we can log into and use a PC anywhere in the World with Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Connection client ...

Do you feel secure when you open your laptop? But do you know what makes using your PC and browsing the internet so safe? Today, we’ll talk about a firewall – a basic but important part of any ...

A firewall stands between your computer and the network it’s on or between your network and the wider internet. It exists to allow specific types of traffic, often identified by the port they use, ...

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 ...

Those with an alternative firewall program or hardware firewall may wish to disable the one built into Windows 10. Below, we look closer into why you would turn off this Microsoft security feature, ...