Try this comprehensive free firewall

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Try this comprehensive free firewall

December 17, 2008 in Software | Permalink

There are a number of different personal firewalls available, from full commercial apps to freeware options. The trouble is many of these applications claim to offer better, or a more specific type of protection than the next, which can be confusing to someone looking for a simple firewall to protect their computer with. When looking for the right firewall it's important to consider whether it's worth purchasing a commercial app or whether a good freeware option will suffice, and it's also important to find software that's regularly updated as this ensures you are protected from the latest online threats.

PC Tools Firewall Plus 5 is an effective freeware firewall application which can be used to protect your home computer. It ships with a variety of useful features that help provide thorough protection for your PC. This firewall will also enable you to protect your machine by preventing other users from accessing it whilst connected to a network.

PC Tools Firewall Plus 5 link.

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