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What is the role of the Windows Firewall in controlling inbound and outbound network traffic?

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08-29-2021, 10:28 AM
You ever wonder why your computer doesn't just let every random thing from the internet barge in? Windows Firewall acts like that bouncer at a club. It checks incoming stuff before it gets inside your system. I mean, it blocks shady packets trying to sneak through your ports. Outbound traffic? It watches what leaves too. You might not want your files emailing themselves out to hackers. I set rules on mine to only allow trusted apps to chat online. It keeps the bad vibes out without you lifting a finger most days. Think of it as a picky gatekeeper for your network flow. I tweak it sometimes for games or downloads. You should poke around in settings if something's acting wonky. It filters junk before it hits your apps. No more surprise pop-ups from nowhere. I rely on it daily to chill without worries.

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