Portmaster Reviews and details

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• Manjaro is a free and open source Linux operating system that emphasizes privacy

  Manjaro actually includes Portmaster [0] as a package [1], which is now being moved to "extra". [0] https://safing.io/portmaster [1] https://software.manjaro.org/package/portmaster-stub. - Source: Hacker News / 11 months ago

• Google contacts sync foss alternative

  I get it, but running an outdated OS with no patching is height risk for security, consider the tradeoff. If I'm not mistaken W7 is not supported anymore, meaning you are exposed to vulnerabilities. Consider checking online guides on how to harden W10 or consider migrating to a modern Linux distribution, that can even run some Windows programs. It is true that has reliability issues. VMs are another option and... Source: over 1 year ago

• What do you guys think of Chromium-based Browsers or whatever engine it is made out of?

  Wouldn't a software like PiHole or Safing Portmaster help in this regard than to rely on ublock origin? Source: over 1 year ago

• Do I need a firewall?

  You could look at something like Portmaster https://safing.io/portmaster/. Source: over 1 year ago

• Is there a free and trustworthy Firewall

  You can also check Portmaster that is still on Alpha, but looks promising. Source: over 1 year ago

• What anti-virus and anti-malware do you recommend for Ubuntu Linux Station? I am assuming what comes with QuTS Hero does not provide protection except for maybe QuFirewall/pfSense.

  There's this application level firewall https://safing.io/portmaster/ that might save you from such an attack. Another host firewall is netfilter (iptables / ufw interface) but that is just port based and wouldn't stop a reverse shell. Source: over 1 year ago

• Looking for privacy friendly Internet Security program. Is there any?

  Not sure but check Portmaster if it fits your needs. Source: almost 2 years ago

• DNS Level Tracker Blocker Like Pi-Hole But For Laptop On The Go?

  I use NextDNS which is like a cloud-base PiHole (recommended by PrivacyGuides). You can also take a look at Safing Portmaster if you want a local solution. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Pi-hole for only one device

  You can use safing is a firewall with built in pihole. You need to by connect to router for pihole to use I know are ways to do it without but safing is way better if you want that way https://safing.io/portmaster/. Source: almost 2 years ago

• What are some niche, non mainstream distros that you are or don’t mind daily driving?

  My app firewall Portmaster doesn't have a flatpak, and I can't figure out how to get it working in distrobox. I might need to try installing it in a container that has systemd. Source: almost 2 years ago

• What are some niche, non mainstream distros that you are or don’t mind daily driving?

  The sole downside I've found on Silverblue is that I can't figure out how to install a firewall like Portmaster. I could include systemd in a distrobox and try to install it again, though. Everything else has worked well! Source: almost 2 years ago

• Best Application Firewall

  I'd like to install an open source application firewall, i.e. a firewall that let you block internet access of each installed application. I know few of them, OpenSnitch and Safing Portmaster. Source: almost 2 years ago

• McAfee is offering me 1 year for $30 do I really need it with Windows 11 home?

  I personally use Firewall as my main security system. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Are there any application firewalls that work well on immutable OSes?

  Not totally related to flatpaks, but I figured you guys would know. I tried installing portmaster through distrobox and layering, but it doesn't seem to work. Easiest solutions welcome. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Notifications not showing up?

  You are talking about this? https://safing.io/portmaster/. Source: almost 2 years ago

• I found an official Microsoft list of common domains/endpoints that are pinged in Windows 11, and what they do

  U can use portmaster it's pretty good and open source too. Https://safing.io/portmaster/. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Thousands of Popular Websites See What You Type–Before You Hit Submit

  > you already allow connections to that host Correct. You could always have JS disabled by default in uBlock Origin to mitigate JS snooping on sensitive info, so there is that. You can blacklist specific domains in uBlock too. We need something like Portmaster[0], but inside the browser as an extension. [0] https://safing.io/portmaster/. - Source: Hacker News / almost 2 years ago

• My account got hacked cause I was dumb

  Use a Firewall like SimpleWall or Portmaster to monitor and control what apps can or can't connect to the internet. Source: about 2 years ago

• Best free automatic firewall for Linux

  It's alpha software, but I've been using it for months without any issues: https://safing.io/portmaster/. Source: about 2 years ago

• Block applications from accessing the internet in linux

  An application firewall like Opensnitch or Portmaster perhaps? Source: about 2 years ago

• Host Firewalls

  Then check out the Portmaster Application Firewall: https://safing.io/portmaster/ Disclaimer: I’m Co-Founder/CTO of Safing, the company behind the Portmaster. You can ask me questions here - I have notifications enabled. - Source: Hacker News / about 2 years ago