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Firewall App Blocker — Make the Windows firewall usable

Posted on December 26, 2022 at 02:43 CST by Deanna McElveen • Comment in the Forums

FREEWARE SPOTLIGHT

By Deanna McElveen

Microsoft did a pretty decent job when it added an improved software firewall to Windows XP SP2, and it has gotten even better over the years.

That said, the ease of adding a program to be allowed or blocked by Windows Firewall has not improved much at all.

But that’s okay. Along with its other great programs, Sordum.org has created Firewall App Blocker.

Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (19.52.0, 2022-12-26).

Freeware Spotlight Deanna's Freeware Spotlight, Firewalls, Newsletters
Let your PC start 2020 right!

Posted on January 13, 2020 at 01:10 CST by woody • Comment in the Forums

LANGALIST

By Fred Langa

Taking a little time now to thoroughly check and proactively service your Windows PC can pay off big-time in the coming year.

This easy-to-follow annual checkup is preventive medicine that can help ensure that your PC begins 2020 in the best shape possible!

Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.2.0 (2020-01-13).

AskWoody Plus Newsletter, LangaList Drive health, Firewalls, PC maintenance, Windows backup

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