Questions tagged [firewall]
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Firewall for Windows to work with hosts/websites and wildcards instead of IPs
I need a Firewall for Windows which could disallow the access to all websites/hosts and allow only to the ones whitelisted instead of working with IPs as built-in Windows Firewall does.
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Software to block non whitelisted apps from the internet on a scheduled basis
I'm looking for software that can block all apps except a whitelist from using the internet during specific times of the day.
This is to enforce user discipline. e.g. not be tempted by web browsing.
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Looking for a very specific Firewall (Win 10)
Let me explain what I'm looking for:
I'm currently using Eset Internet Security.
Eset firewall has a quirk: When set to "Interactive mode" whenever a new application tries to establish a ...
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Per-app connection blocking tool
Is there a free software tool for GNU/Linux based OS similar to NetGuard for android?
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Is there a free software firewall tool that allows black/whitelisting IP on a per-app/process basis?
Note: A ...
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Firewall app for MacOS that I can quit
I know there is a few firewall solutions for Mac, I use one - "Little Snitch" and while it's great, it does not satisfy one of my requirements.
My use case is as follows:
I'm offline, maybe ...
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Block internet access for target applications
I need to block access of target applications to the internet on Windows 7 and Windows 10. What is the most simple util for that? I don't want to use a full featured firewall.
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Firewall tool for Windows 10 PC
I'm looking for a tool that can block applications from accessing the Internet, an alternate Windows Firewall Tool.
Features Required:
Simple and Easy to Use
Light-weight
Able to block applications ...
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Blocking website access during period, but allowing some sites
I am trying to block all websites at certain times, while allowing some specific websites all the time. My kids should have access to their homework websites all the time, have some time set aside for ...
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Mac firewall or tool that blocks access to websites based on geographic location?
I'm looking for a free Mac OS firewall that allows blocking of sites based on the server's estimated geographic location or iptable-like banning at a minimum.
The main application is to thwart ...
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Software to block connections before I connect to VPN
When I am connecting to a public wi-fi (in a hotel or airport for example) I am using VPN to increase my security. But right after I join the network some applications start to establish connections (...
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Any good free full version software similar to "Hide All IP"?
I like to play games online with gameranger. The problem is that I get this nasty message :
Port forwarding at my local machine does not seem to work. It seems I will have to contact ISP which is a ...
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No-root Android Firewall with Ad Blocker (KitKat compatible)
I'm looking for an Android app with the following features:
Does not require root
Acts a firewall (can use VPN)
Acts as a global ad-blocker, preferably with user-defined lists (similar to AdAway, but ...
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Blocking websites per user
I need to block specified websites, but each user should get his own rules, for example:
John cannot access Facebook
Alex can access Facebook, but cannot access Youtube
The boss can access everything....
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Free complete replacement to Windows Firewall
I'm trying to open some ports on my PC for some multiplayer games, but Windows Firewall makes it impossible to open one. Rather than painstakingly trying to find out what's wrong I'd rather use ...
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Firewall for Windows, which controls in/out data flow
I am searching for a firewall for Windows, which can control data flow in and out of my PC.
I am not talking about inbound/outbound connection but about data flow.
[Sorry, I don't know technical ...
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