Is built-in Windows Firewall enough? Or do I need a 3rd party firewall?
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simplewallIf you want something lightweight without bloat see to an 3rd-party app that uses WFP (Windows Filtering Platform), which is basically Windows Firewall with Toast Notifications.
Look up "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security", it's been around for a decade. It's not difficult to use, but might be challenge for less experienced users. Check out the guide below:It's horrible to use it to block outbound connections because there is no easy way of adding a program/rule to it.
Latest stable would be advisable, unless you're a beta tester.simplewall
That link is a good resource of why the Windows Firewall is so horrible. Just look at what you have to do to allow a program. I don't care if it is "difficult" - it is just horribly designed.Look up "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security", it's been around for a decade. It's not difficult to use, but might be challenge for less experienced users. Check out the guide below:
How to Create Advanced Firewall Rules in the Windows Firewall
Oh it got an update today. Cool. I actually meant this version. The website only had the 2.1.x version until yesterday.Latest stable would be advisable, unless you're a beta tester.
Update - Simplewall - A tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform
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Not to be confused with a software with a similar name (Simplewall for SMB)
The design hasn't changed since Vista, might change in future Windows 10. Iit's not aimed for novices, as you demonstrated.That link is a good resource of why the Windows Firewall is so horrible. Just look at what you have to do to allow a program. I don't care if it is "difficult" - it is just horribly designed.
+1, not saying after some training, creating a rule takes what? 1 minute max.Personally, I just use Windows Firewall, with the one-off custom rule via Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. I don't need a constant badgering of In/outbound connection alerts.
So, 1 minute for Windows vs a few seconds for 3rd parties then.+1, not saying after some training, creating a rule takes what? 1 minute max.
+1, not saying after some training, creating a rule takes what? 1 minute max.
yes but i avoid potential useless resources usages, bugs, vulnerabilities and crap features. Also when your favorite 3rd party apps disappears (aka WFC) , what you do? looking desperately for a replacement because you dont have the skill and will to do it manually? no thanks.So, 1 minute for Windows vs a few seconds for 3rd parties then.