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netfilter vs Portmaster

A side-by-side look at netfilter and Portmaster. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

netfilter

netfilter

Network & Admin

Netfilter is an open-source framework in the Linux kernel that allows network packet filtering, network address translation, and other packet mangling. It is a critical part of Linux's networking stack.

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Portmaster

Portmaster

Security & Privacy

Portmaster is a free, open source application firewall and HTTPS proxy for Windows that protects against malicious content getting to your computer. It blocks malware, ads, and trackers from making connections.

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