Tag Archives: Firewall

New Avast 7 in Windows 8 CP

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Astrum

Here’s my review of new Avast 7 in Windows 8 Consumer Preview. New Windows system contains upgraded Windows Defender version 6.2, which has now full antivirus functionality and runs by default. Microsoft basically put there what they used to call Security Essentials (but … Continue reading →

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Windows Firewall Rules. What we know from books.

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Astrum

Windows Firewall is a built-in security tool you would never regret to have, even if you do not know what it is and what for. It is designed to protect your computer from hackers attacks from outside, that is not always … Continue reading →

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Tweak Windows Firewall

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Astrum

Easy guide to tweak Windows Firewall (also applicable for Windows 7) As Microsoft says: “The default behavior of the Windows [Vista] Firewall is to: Block all incoming traffic unless it is solicited or it matches a configured rule. Allow all … Continue reading →

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