Saturday, March 10, 2007

Windows firewall ... reloaded.

Somebody notice that it was a really short post about the Windows Firewall. Yes, it is true, it is a really short post about it because is nothing to say about it. It is a firewall.... but is not the smartest of them. For windows I really recommend a real firewall product. Unfortunatly you have to pay for it. If you want' security that's the only way on windows.
I think the best of all is the Avira Premium Security, is a integrated product that contain a firewall and also a very good antivirus. I think the best antivirus from the following reasons:

  • They have the best detection rate (Check www.av-comparatives.org and www.virusbtn.com)
  • Is very fast and it has a low memory footprint.
  • They have a nice simple interface, without fancy stupid stuff.
  • They have a grate response time. (They are usually the first that detect new samples in case of outbrakes)
  • They have a grate customer support and feedback.
  • They have also a product on Linux.
  • They have a free version that can be used at home.
  • Is not expensive.
So my opinion is that if you need security you should really buy a complete product that also protect you against viruses.