netfilter vs uMatrix
A side-by-side look at netfilter and uMatrix. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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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uMatrix
Security & Privacy
uMatrix is an open-source browser extension for Firefox, Chrome, and Firefox forks. It works as a firewall and allows users to selectively enable and disable various types of requests made by websites for improved security and privacy.
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