If you are behind a router don't bother with software based firewalls such as ZoneAlarm. The firewall software built into Windows OS is adequate... and can it really be called a firewall? Its more professional to call it windows firewall than to call it "component of OS that idiot proofs your computer from yourself".
Like Ken said, having a router is like a deadbolt. If the burglars know that another place is easier to get into then they'll leave your place alone. They'll only try to circumvent your security if they know you have something worth getting to.
Last edited by Buff; 02-05-2009 at 03:08 PM.
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