Test Your Computer’s Firewall Online

Firewalls exist for the reason that they shoudn’t allow bad stuff to happen to your system by monitoring all inbound and outbound internet traffic. Here is a free and quick way to test whether your system is really secure as you think it is because of the firewall you have : 1. Go to www.grc.com and click the Shields Up logo. 2. Scroll down to the Hot Spots zone and click on the Shields Up link...

How To Install Zero Configuration Firewall In Linux Mint

1. In the terminal issue the following command: sudo apt-get install firestarter Enter user password when prompted. 2. After the installation is complete, click on ‘Menu>Internet>Firestarter’ 3. Click ‘Forward’ to continue. 4. Select the interface which is connected to the internet. Select ‘Start the firewall on dial-out’ if you are using a modem. Also...