How It Works: Personal Firewalls

[jadison]

PCWorld has a great article: comprehensive, informative, and has some pertinent information for any computer user who is connected to the net, whether broadband or dial-up.
Check it out HERE (http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,17012,00.asp)

[Mntsnow]

The article has some good info that newbies and even more experianced users can learn from and should take note of.

Thanks for posting that Jadison

[bhess]

Thanks. Now essplane to me how my router is also a firewall. In simple (2 syllable or less) words please.