Configuring Windows Firewall settings is one of the most fundamental security precautions. It is a built-in security feature that comes with all versions of Windows, acting as a barrier between your ...

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 ...

Now you're ready for the next step: configuring the firewall rule-set, or policy file. A rule-set specifies what services to let through your firewall, and which ones to keep out. A rule defines the ...

Windows Defender Firewall works on rules designed to allow and block network traffic. As its name suggests, this firewall protects all services and applications that rely on connectivity through ...

I’ve always had a liking for homes built of brick. Besides having a kind of “Lord of the Manor” appeal, they also look solidly built compared to many of today’s wood-frame, plastic-siding homes. Brick ...

Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security, a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in, in Windows 11/10 is a stateful, host-based firewall that filters incoming and outgoing connections based ...

Struggling with Windows 11 Firewall blocking your local games? Discover proven fixes to unblock access, optimize settings, ...

Simplewall offers a powerful alternative. It’s a 2MB download that transforms your PC from a leaky sieve into a digital fortress. It forces you to be intentional about your connectivity and, in ...

You've just installed a new firewall. Congratulations on taking a big step in protecting your organization. Now you're ready for the next step: configuring the ...