Summary: old saying that goes "u can never be too safe" keep in mind anytime when dealing with computers.i remember years ago when viruse werent that big of a ...
Summary: As of right now I am running a hardware firewwall which is my D-Link DI-604 router and I am also just using the SP2 firewall. IS the hardware firewall...
Summary: Hi, my computer is on 1.5mbps DSL w/ an Actiontec modem/built-in router. Sometimes it seems that my page loading times get slow, and it seems like I ...
Summary: I have a Win. 98se desktop and a Win. XP laptop connected through a 4 port Linksys DSL router. My Bellsouth modem is a Westell Wirespeed. I have the W...
Summary: Somebody told me that you get MUCH better security firewall protection with a router than with software firewalls. Is this really true? Seems like a...
Summary: To get the best and practical security for a home user or small business you can use a hardware(router/hub) and a software firewall. Two software fire...
Summary: This is an article form Oct 2003.. but it fits your post.. By Robert Vamosi, ZDNet US 20 October 2003 http://www.zdnet.com.au/newstech/security/story/...
Summary: hi gary, the capt.'s advice should be well taken, a software firewall in conjunction with a hardware firewall is the best combination. hardware firewa...
Summary: I have not heard of NAV turning the XP firewall off. What happens when you turn the XP firewall back on? There was a news report about a XP firewall s...
Summary: Hi everyone... Having a problem here and need suggestion...I need a Software Firewall so I decided to download the free version of Zone Alarm. I like ...
Summary: ok al...bare with me.. a firewall is either hardware or software.. hardware= either bought card or comes with router..which has what is called firmwa...
Summary: Henry.Black Ice was recommended to me when I was looking for my first firewall.I saw on a website that Black Ice user feedback was nowhere near as pos...
Summary: As Solarian stated XP's built in firewall does work well at stopping incoming traffic but even with the release of Service Pack 2 which does make majo...
Summary: Patti, before you spend the money, be sure to check with the university. Most schools provide free antivirus programs. It is not entirely altruistic, ...
Summary: Even though you are behind a router, I recommend installing a software firewall in addition to the hardware protection provided by your router. B4 you...
Summary: "Decent firewalls (such as McAfee or Blink) were not affected since they already dealt with the DNS cache issue 'properly' before MS even bothered." T...
Summary: That would be network address translation. What this does is converts your public IP address into your private one. This provides a major hurdle for a...
Summary: Why in the world would you use three firewalls? I use a Linksys hardware firewall and have XP's built in software firewall enabled as well but I would...
Summary: I am a single home user and use the internet for email, bill paying, shopping, etc. Do I need a hardware or software firewall? I am more concerned ...
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