Recommend a firewall for windows (lemy.nl)

submitted 4 months ago by Sticker@lemy.nl to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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I'm used to using the TrackerControl app on my phone. This application is convenient and multifunctional.

Is there something similar for windows?

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[-] Caravaggio@feddit.nl 6 points 4 months ago

TinyWall

[-] Phrey@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 4 months ago

Windows comes with quite the advanced firewall built in. Why not use that?

[-] beyond@linkage.ds8.zone 1 points 4 months ago

The built in firewall is proprietary, which is enough of a reason to prefer a free software alternative.

[-] Phrey@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 4 months ago

What's the point? Any free software alternatives will still rely on the proprietary TCP/IP stack in Windows.

[-] beyond@linkage.ds8.zone 4 points 4 months ago

The point of software freedom is, and has been for the last 40 years, the four freedoms. Replacing proprietary software with a free alternative is always worth it, in my opinion.

Sure, ideally the entire operating system would be replaced with a free alternative, but not everyone is willing or able to make such a big change right out of the gate. Windows users deserve freedom, too. The FSF calls this "climbing the freedom ladder".

[-] Sticker@lemy.nl 1 points 4 months ago

What about windows 7?

[-] Phrey@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 4 months ago

Yes, Windows 7 too.

[-] MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

https://safing.io/

Does a lot more than TrackerControl as it's a full firewall. TrackerControl is just DNS blocking.

[-] shalafi@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

A firewall blocks in and outbound ports. Windows Advanced Firewall already does this.

If you want more fine-grained control, look to your router. I use a Netgate pfSense rackmount appliance. You can do the same with an OpenSense or pfSense router running on a toaster.

Be glad to help if you have questions!