Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. A firewall is an essential security tool for ...

Do you feel secure when you open your laptop? But do you know what makes using your PC and browsing the internet so safe? Today, we’ll talk about a firewall – a basic but important part of any ...

I’ve always had a liking for homes built of brick. Besides having a kind of “Lord of the Manor” appeal, they also look solidly built compared to many of today’s wood-frame, plastic-siding homes. Brick ...

In this Recipe, I'll explain both the options for firewall protection and the differences between hardware and software implementations. By the end, you should be able to point a client to the ...

What Does a Firewall Do To Protect My Home Network Your email has been sent Understanding what firewalls do (and don't do) takes just a few minutes. Learn what a firewall does to keep intruders out in ...

Linux is highly secure, but you should still have a firewall. You should know if your ISP's hardware (gateway) uses a firewall. One of the easiest Linux firewalls is UFW and its GUI sidekick, GUFW.

In today's world of permanent Internet connectivity, whether through Wi-Fi or Ethernet, a firewall is an essential component of your device's security. This software – or in some cases, a separate ...