MakeUseOf posted 3 things you should know about your Windows 7 Firewall
The Windows 7 Firewall is software that controls your network traffic. Its default behavior is to allow outbound traffic and deny inbound traffic. Most programs that require a change from the default settings however, can add custom rules to the Windows 7 Firewall, requiring only minimal user input. This makes the Windows 7 Firewall a very convenient tool because it doesn’t require a lot of attention or knowledge to set it up and use.3 Things You Should Know About Your Windows 7 Firewall
