Microsoft has recently alerted IT administrators to a significant firewall configuration bug impacting Windows Server 2025 domain controllers, which threatens Active Directory (AD) network functionality and overall security posture. The issue manifests after system restarts when domain...
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Microsoft's warning regarding Windows Server 2025 domain controllers has quickly sparked discussions among IT professionals and system administrators worldwide. Following an update to its release health dashboard, Microsoft alerted users that restarting servers hosting the Active Directory...
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When it comes to keeping your PC secure, the Windows Security app and its Firewall & Network Protection feature act like the bouncers at an exclusive club—they decide who gets in and who stays out. If you're a Windows user, understanding what this built-in security tool does and how you can...
A while back i posted about my ssh server not working. After trying protocol obfuscation, all sorts of port forwardings, and disabling all my firewalls, i found out from my ISP, that they do indeed block SSH at the service/protocol lvl on their edge routers. so this leads me to the following. I...
Hi,
I am running Windows 7 Professional 64 bit.
Is there some way I can use Windows Firewall to only allow access to the internet for email (I use outlook 2013) and also say Chrome Browser?
Occasionally I use my iPhone to tether my windows 7 laptop, but I have a very limited data plan.
I...
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After having used for some years another firewall I considered now to switch to MS built in Windows Firewall (in Win 7 Pro).
So I deinstalled the old FW and enabled the MS WF.
When I go now to wf.msc e.g into "Inbound rules" section then there are much to my surprise many "Allow" rules for...
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Hello, I'm Tom and I am an advanced IT user...here is my situation.
I have just upgraded to Windows 7 and configured remote desktop in the same way I have on XP and Vista machines, but I have come across an issue which I cannot find a solution to.
I can remote desktop to my computer running...
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