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Today we are talking about a topic that is perhaps a little more complex than usual, but the application we found is so simple and well done that it is probably worth talking about. Simplewall it is in fact a firewall Open source 1 For Windows.
But what is a firewall? A software firewall, as in this case, is a program that allows you to block and monitor all connections that come from your computer. It is generally very complex to set it up and know how to use it.
Simplewall however it is deliberately very simple and was created with an eye towards privacy. In fact, all Microsoft telemetry and services are automatically blocked not essential for Windows operation. This means that, even if you activate it, you shouldn't have any problems in daily use but you will put a spanner in the works for Microsoft and its hunger for data 2.
In addition to this already pre-installed configuration (in fact, you can find it in Block list) you can easily remove or remove the internet connection from an application. This is a very interesting idea for using applications that you may not trust on the 100%.
Let's think for example of Audacity and all the problems that followed after the Muse Group company acquired it 3. In that case, for example, it would have been enough for you download Audacity and simply remove the connection via it Simplewall.
Simplewall is simple to use
Its operation is very similar to that of Netguard for Android, which we have already talked about in the past.
As always, be careful where you put your hands and which settings you touch. If you disconnect from the wrong service, you may no longer browse or have other problems.
Attention: although not definitive, even if uninstalled Simplewall without first deactivating the filters they will remain active even after uninstallation. In that case you will have to reinstall Simplewall and press on “Turn off filters“.
However, you could always do a test to try to understand how it works, as we said it is very simple and deliberately user-friendly.
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