IGNITING A FIREWALL ON MY PC?

[fallyhag]

I am slowly realising that a firewall installed on the PC is a sensible precaution. However I am new to the use of one and would appreciate a pointer to get started.

I have browsed CNET and see that SYGATE and TINY have a couple of free Firewalls to download, but are these worth the time?

Can anyone advise or make a recommendation?

Many Thanks

Fallyhag

 

[rycamor]

If you are using Windows, then I've heard that Zone Alarm is one of the best.

 

[fenris]

I Have ZA as well and the best thing is that it is free for non-comercial use! It also alerts/blocks programs on your computer that are trying to access the internet. One day it popped up telling me that power point 2000 was trying to access the internet!

the url is

http://www.zonelabs.com

Troy Williams B.Eng.
fenris@hotmail.com