Best Free Anti Virus Software & Computer Security Guides » Hacker Prevention http://thebestfreeantivirussoftware.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:40:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 3 Best Free Computer Firewalls http://thebestfreeantivirussoftware.com/3-best-free-computer-firewalls/ http://thebestfreeantivirussoftware.com/3-best-free-computer-firewalls/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:26:07 +0000 David http://thebestfreeantivirussoftware.com/?p=106 A firewall is another method of computer security that puts a safe barrier between your system and Internet network connections.

It is a protective barrier that blocks certain connections to bad activity which can put your computer at risk.  Computer firewalls block hackers from infiltrating your system and hide your computer from unsolicited network traffic.

A computer firewall is NOT to be used as a replacement for anti virus software or Malware removers, but is actually used in conjunction with those.

The Windows operating systems, like XP and Vista do come with firewalls as part of their system, but they are not customizable and do not allow users to specify certain network connection restrictions and which sites to block. For added protection, computer security and the ability to customize connections to your computer here are 3 great free firewalls.

3 Best Free Computer Firewalls

1. PC TOOLS FIREWALL

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