Firewall Configure [bestcomputersprices.blogspot.com]

Firewall Configure [bestcomputersprices.blogspot.com]

 

A firewall helps to keep your computer more secure. A firewall restricts information that comes to your computer from other computers and gives you control over the data on your computer. Additionally, a firewall provides defense against people or programs, including viruses and worms that try to connect to your computer without any invitation.
Firewall act as a barrier that checks all information, also known as traffic, which comes from the Internet or from a different network. The firewall either turns traffic away or let it pass through to your computer, depending on your firewall settings.
In Microsoft XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), you may turn off or turn on the Windows Firewall. By default, Windows Firewall is always turned on for all the network interfaces. This is the configuration which provides network protection on new Windows XP installations and upgrades. This default configuration also helps you to protect your computer from the new network connections as and when they add to the system.
Although Windows Firewall is always turned on by default, but some computer manufacturers and the network administrators may turn the firewall off. You may not have to use Windows Firewall. You may install and run any of the firewall that you want. Evaluate the features of others, and then you can decide which of the firewall meets your requirements. If you decide to install and run any other firewall, turn off the Windows Firewall.

How to configure Windows Firewall settings

Statutory Warning This workaround can make your computer or your network more vulnerable to attack by malicious users or by malicious software such as viruses. We do not recommend this but are providing this information to you so that you can implement it at your own discretion. You can use this workaround at your own risk.
To examine and configure your firewall settings, you can follow these steps:

1.) First Click on Start, then click on Run, and type wscui.cpl & then click OK.

2.) In Windows Security Center, click on Windows Firewall.

Windows Firewall will include the following tabs:

● General
● Exceptions
● Advanced

The General tab will have the following settings:

● On (recommended)
● Don't allow exceptions
● Off (not recommended)

When you click on don’t allow exceptions, Windows Firewall will block all requests to connect to your computer, including requests from all programs or services that are listed on the Exceptions tab. The firewall will also block discovery of network devices, file sharing, and printer sharing.
They don’t allow exceptions option is helpful when you have to connect to a public network, such as one that is linked with an airport or with a hotel. This setting will help to protect your computer by blocking all the attempts to connect to your computer.

When you are using Windows Firewall with no exceptions, you can still view the Web pages, send and receive your e-mail, or use an instant messaging program.

The Exceptions tab allows you to add program and port exceptions to permit certain types of inbound traffic. You can also set a scope for every exception.

For home and small office networks, we will recommend that you can set the scope to the local network only, if it is feasible. This configuration enables all computers on the same subnet to connect to program, but drops all the traffic that originates from a remote network.

The Advanced tab let you configure the following:

● Connection-specific rules apply for each network interface.
● The Security Logging configuration.
● Global Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) rules which apply to ICMP traffic. (This traffic is used for the error and status information transmission.)
● Default settings.

If you need more help in configuring the firewall for home and small networks or for windows 2003, vista and windows 7 you can contact the technical experts team of Live Tech Care on 0800 011 2801 or visit the website: http://www.livetechcare.com

 

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Question by center of the universe: your opinion of this computer configuration for the price? this is an Asus Essentio CM1730 desktop. I have never owned a computer of my own & was wondering if anything important was missing in this configuration. I read that it lacked WiFi--is this simple to add on later? I read that it lacked a Fire Wire. Does it have a good alternative? Can I add something on later cheaply to cover this? what else that is important to have is missing from this. I was interested cause it had an AMD phenom II X6 8G Ram & 1TB harddrive--thought that was good for the price. Need primarily a computer that can multitask several large files 30-50MB each (multitask 3 or 4 files at a time). But would like to do other things with it--not gaming, possibly edit video *later* on-but I can add on later for this what desirable features are missing http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Essentio+Desktop+/+AMD+Phenom%26%23153%3B+II+X6+Processor+/+8GB+Memory+/+1TB+Hard+Drive/2634102.p?skuId=2634102&productCategoryId=pcmcat212600050008&id=1218341075428 Product Features * VISION Ultimate Technology by AMD For cutting-edge, high-definition performance while creating and editing HD videos, manipulating detailed photos, playing graphics-rich games, editing and mixing music, recording live TV or creating podcasts. * AMD Phenom™ II X6 processor 1065T* True multicore processing for extreme multitasking performance. Cool'n'Quiet™ 3.0 and CoolCore™ technologies and Dual Dynamic Power Management™ for efficient energy usage. * Direct Connect Architecture Delivers overall system performance. HyperTransport™ technology, AMD Balanced Smart Cache and AMD Wide Floating Point Accelerator for quick access times and improved performance. * AMD Memory Optimizer Technology For multithreaded software performance, and AMD Virtualization with Rapid Virtualization Indexing to help virtualization software run securely and efficiently. * 8GB DDR3 memory For multitasking power, expandable to 16GB. * Multifor # Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM. # 6MB cache memory For efficient system processing. # 1TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm) Offers plenty of storage capacity. # ATI 5450 graphics Feature 1GB GDDR3 RAM for lush images with stunning detail. HDMI output for flexible connectivity options. # 16-in-1 media reader Supports CompactFlash, Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Secure Digital and Secure Digital High Capacity formats. # Also supports MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard 4.0, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard and Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard 4.0 formats. Supports Memory Stick Micro M2, miniSD, microSD and mini MultiMediaCard formats with optional adapter (not included). # 8 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity. # Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN With RJ-45 Price $ 570 without the monitor or anything else Adarsh K -- you missed the point of my question. You showed what a pompous blowhard ASS you were, right up front--so ppl can see that what you have to say is worthless. & then you praise yourself for 'simplifying' my question, wow you are a world class IMBECILE --NO your version is NOT better since it cuts out the central part of my question--what *item* of all the little things you moronically call 'unnecessary detail' -- is missing that would make this purchase not worthwhile in spite of the other considerations. see how much of an ass you are yet? :P Best answer for your opinion of this computer configuration for the price?:

Answer by Jack Hessburg
This seems like a very fair price for that system. Plenty of hard drive space, plenty of RAM, a good processor, and graphics good enough to support anything besides hardcore gaming. As for the WiFi, you can easily get a USB adapter to add this feature to your computer. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833109035&cm_re=usb_wifi_adapter-_-33-109-035-_-Product)

Answer by Wes
I will try to answer this question as well as I can. First, wireless is not normally built into a desktop computer, it can easily be added on, although I suggest that If you can possibly just plug it in using eithernet do that, it will be faster. Next, FireWire is not required by any means, I myself use all USB devices (i.e mouse, keyboard). I own a Asus a-81 laptop and it is extremely fast, with all th power this desktop has, you'll have no problem multitasking. If I was looking to buy a new desktop I'd say this would be a very very good purchase.

Answer by Adarsh K
There is so much... rubbish in unncessary detail its hard to read. But basically. Its 8gb DDR3 Ram AmD Phenom II X6 processor 1tb HD, DVD drive ATI 5460 gfx card 16 - 1 card reader and a ethernet port. see how much my summary is much better? :P Ya, Firewire is used mainly in macs, while USB is in PC and since you have 8usb ports your set. But I suggest you get SATA 3 motherboard so you can get USB 3.0 which is much much faster then USB 2.0 A Standard USB 2.0 max transfer speed is around 30mb/ sec while a USB 3.0 is 300mb/sec which is huge. Difference Anyway I suggest you checkout www.cyberpowerpc.com www.ibuypower.com www.avadirect.com And make your own custom desktop. You can add Wireless Card also if you want, but Firewire is not an option. Since its a port not commonly used anymore directly. Usually most device with a Firewire to USB cable. so you have nothing to worry about. Anyway go for USB 3.0! so you don't need to upgrade layer. Hope this helps. Check those sites you won't regret it. Otherwise for the price its ok. But not great.

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