Pros: Offers good protection; free, easy to set up Cons: Does not work with dynamic IP addresses on high internet setting
I downloaded ZoneAlarm 2.1 last week from the ZDNet site. My DSL connection (Inforamp) had been up for a week, and I was looking for a firewall to protect my PC from unwanted intrutions, either gathering of data on my usage or hacks.
Given the price of ZoneAlarm from ZoneLabs (free for home users), no one who regularly accesses the internet should be without it. ZoneAlarm is a software firewall, a program that slams...
Pros: Can prevent most of the unwanted intrusions. Cons: No port blocking, IP Address blocking or Protocol blocking.
For a freeware, ZoneAlarm never fails to amaze me. It's Very simple to use & works damn efficiently. I've used Conceal PC Firewall before & although it was a great piece of software, the setting up of rules was a real pain in the neck. In comparison,...
Pros: Really easy to set up, good security. Cons: Makes local networking a little difficult sometimes.
Cablemodems have the advantage that they're always online, you don't need to log in.
Cablemodems have the disadvantage that they're always online. This leaves your computer's tender little ports hanging out just waiting to be violated. If you...
Pros: Very easy to use. Provides an extremely high level of security! Cons: Costs $40 while the free version is...well...free!
This epinion is for the Zonealarm Pro software program. While the Zonealarm 2.1 version is free, the Pro 1.0 version costs $40 and is only downloadable from www.zonealarm.com.
I chose the Pro version because I wanted the highest level of...
Pros: Free, fast, effective, easy to use Cons: Could have finer grain controls.
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I have worked on a number of computers where snooping and/or attacks from the internet have created problems or concerns. There is also the issue of software uploading data about you invisibly and unknown to you.
Pros: Free, easy, and it works Cons: A blunt instrument with incompatibilites
Most internet users don't know that their computer can be accessed by almost anyone with the right tools and knowledge, from anywhere in the world. They can read your files, wipe your hard drive, or run your programs. Depending on your operating system...
Pros: Zone Alarm detects unwanted connections to the internet or to your computer. Cons: None known yet.
I recently downloaded Zone Alarm and I am really pleased with it. I heard it was a good security program for your computer. But I had no idea how it worked. But it is really awesome. I was surprised how well it works. It will keep unwanted connections to...
Pros: The cost of the product and it's flexibility of use. Cons: Can be confusing to set up for novices.
With the advent of DSL and Cable Internet connections, PC security as become very important. DSL and Cable modems are active 24/7 which makes a static IP address necessary for your PC. This means that once a hacker knows your address, he/she can exploit...
Pros: Prevents programs from acting like servers without permission. Easy to use. Free. Cons: Certainly not the ultimate solution to PC security; hampers FTP sometimes; More private data is transmitted than one would be comfortable with.
Well, you just installed Zonealarm and you're really all happy and excited that you're safe, east dust, ye hackers you think! Its not that simple, friends. ZoneAlarm is partial protection, and ultimately the security of your computer depends on the...
Pros: Excellent firewall; gives user full control; very easy to use interface Cons: Hmm... it's an excellent free firewall program... what more could you ask for? :-)
More then a year ago, I decided to jump on the "broadband wagon," so I became a DSL subscriber. Boy, is DSL so fast and convenient? It's always on! No dialing in or busy signals. Well, shouldn't that be a good thing? Well, yes and no.
Pros: Blocks, Stealths Cons: No IP or Port blocking
I am a long-time ZoneAlarm Personal Firewall user. I have chosen this firewall because it suited my needs, a free application to protect my computer from the everyday harms of the internet. Especially now, since I'm on DSL. Because my computer is...
Pros: FREE! Simple to Configure and use, Great for 24/7 Connections. Cons: Stiff security.
Alright, so you can go out and buy a software Firewall program from Norton or Network Associates (McAfee), but chances are you're going to pay between 30 and 60 bucks! Instead of paying for a fancy box and some software, why not give Zonelabs.com's...
Pros: Security testing programs can't even see your PC! Cons: Incompatible with other software.
At first I was totally pleased with Zonealarm. It stopped many attempts to install programs on my machine or to change my browser settings. It passed all online security checks with the highest possible score.
ZoneAlarm Xtreme Security Suite It's so powerful, that even new Internet threats that get by other PC security are detected and blocked - BEFORE they can cause damage to your compute...
Zone Labs Zonealarm Extreme Security Type: Internet SecurityOperating Systems Supported: WindowsSystem Requirements: Microsoft Vista SP1: 2 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit operating system Minimum ...
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