As internet threats have evolved, Windows has consistently provided tools to help users stay safe online. One of the earliest examples is the Windows firewall (formally known today as the Microsoft ...

The firewall is one of the most important security features in a computer environment. In the classic sense, a firewall is set up on an appliance, such as a computer that fulfills just a single, ...

The Windows Defender Firewall can be configured to allow or block programs on a computer from accessing network or Internet resources. It also allows or blocks connections to and from other computers ...

A firewall is a key cybersecurity feature for protecting a home or office network from malware and other online threats.

Generally, the way the ping command works amongst other network tools, is simply by sending special packets known as Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Requests to a target device, and then ...

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Port forwarding is a crucial technique for enabling external devices to connect to specific services on a private network, bypassing the firewall and router restrictions. This guide will walk you ...

Starting with this build (Build 25992), we are introducing the following Server Message Block (SMB) protocol changes. SMB firewall rule changes: Creating SMB shares changes a longtime Windows Defender ...

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