Do I need a firewall?

If you have an "always on" broadband or cable connection to the internet you must have a firewall. Most broadband routers (but not modems) have an integral hardware firewall but this, together with the wireless connection, will need to be configured in order to work properly.

We recommend that any hardware firewall be augmented with a software firewall.

Windows XP and Windows Vista have software firewalls but these are not as good as a dedicated software firewall and when you consider that the job of a firewall is to prevent intruders from gaining access to your computer, it's essential that they do their job properly..

Black Ice PC Protection is a quality personal firewall product that requires minimal knowledge to install and use. It comes packed with a wealth of intrusion detection and tracing measures plus excellent logging and monitoring facilities.

While there are other good personal firewall utilities on the market such as ZoneAlarm, Black Ice PC Protection scores highly as it maintains a very low profile on your PC and yet offers excellent protection and a wealth of features. A price of £30 is also a modest sum to pay for peace of mind - buy it and be safe.

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