Windows XP firewall not cutting it? Then its time to move on to something more powerful. The thing about firewalls these days is that your most likely already covered by your workplace firewall, otherwise you know that little router/modem that you have at home? That’s already blocking inbound requests for you.

However there are times when a software firewall is needed in order to stop potential attacks whilst roaming public networks such as those found in airports and cafe’s. Listed below are a few FREE windows firewall suites that may be able to offer you protection whilst in roaming mode.

Comodo Free Personal Firewall

A firewall suite designed to not only protect against hackers, but also prevent unauthorized programs from being installed. Acts almost like a spyware removal tool, with full firewalling support built in.
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Firewall Gold

24/7 technical support (that’s a first?) and seems to be advertised heavily on CNN and CNET etc. Provides the user with a full firewall component, designed to restrict network traffic in both directions.
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PCTools Firewall Plus

PCTools have developed a free firewall solution (since when do they release free products??) designed to not only protect your PC from malicious hacker attempts, but also provides real-time protection and I quote, “Intelligent automatic protection” which includes an auto-updater system - designed to automatically update firewall rules.
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