This article is part of the "Windows, Explained" series by DesktopNerds.
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06 Mar 2026 06:24
by Brian Lykke
In 2026, the question of whether you still need a firewall is more relevant than ever. With the rise of IoT devices, smart home technology, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, having a firewall in place is crucial for protecting your network and devices.
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03 Mar 2026 13:37
by Brian Lykke
... Soon, as Microsoft has announced that the ability to toggle Smart App Control (SAC) without a clean install of Windows 11 will be delayed until a future release.
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02 Mar 2026 20:52
by Brian Lykke
This article is part of the "Windows, Explained" series by DesktopNerds.
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02 Mar 2026 06:26
by Brian Lykke
A quick guide on setting up a rule in Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security and UFW on Linux
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01 Mar 2026 22:32
by Brian Lykke
A guide on how to set up Port Forwarding for your internal services
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01 Mar 2026 18:06
by Brian Lykke
Static, Dynamic & Carrier NAT Explained.
You can configure your router perfectly and still fail to host anything - simply because your public IP situation makes it impossible.
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01 Mar 2026 14:41
by Brian Lykke
A quick explainer on TCP vs UDP (and why games use UDP)
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01 Mar 2026 14:41
by Brian Lykke
This article is part of the "Windows, Explained" series by DesktopNerds
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27 Feb 2026 06:33
by Brian Lykke
Using, reading and understanding SMART data - drive maintenance
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25 Feb 2026 20:05
by Brian Lykke