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As you may all know, Windows XP SP2/SP3 and Windows Vista come with a built in firewall. While the firewall may work well in a corporate environment and allow for seamless integration with policies, it may not be the best option for home use should you want total control over your security with a two-way firewall. A two-way firewall simply means you are protected against both incoming as well as outgoing threats. Windows, up until Vista, which has a “hidden” feature that I am not going to talk about here, includes generally a one-way incoming firewall. Overall, a two-way firewall will help to ensure your data or private information is not leaving your computer without you knowing.
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If you already know all about Firefox, then please ignore this blog post however, I am surprised to find that many do not know there is a free alternative to Internet Explorer. Firefox is an Open Source Web Browser provided by Mozilla and is very easy to install and use. Back to the title of this post, if you are in fact looking for an alternative to Internet Explorer due to issues, then instead of wasting time troubleshooting the dozens of potential fixes, just try Firefox. Here is how you can be up and running in minutes.

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Don’t throw away those old computers just yet. Why not build a free Linux desktop and give it to someone who needs a computer? In this blog post, you will learn how to turn your old computer (or newer computer if you are lucky enough) into a stable Internet browsing, Email sending, Word Processing, and Instant Messenging desktop – all for free!

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