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this post was submitted on 20 Feb 2024
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Windows comes with quite the advanced firewall built in. Why not use that?
The built in firewall is proprietary, which is enough of a reason to prefer a free software alternative.
What's the point? Any free software alternatives will still rely on the proprietary TCP/IP stack in Windows.
The point of software freedom is, and has been for the last 40 years, the four freedoms. Replacing proprietary software with a free alternative is always worth it, in my opinion.
Sure, ideally the entire operating system would be replaced with a free alternative, but not everyone is willing or able to make such a big change right out of the gate. Windows users deserve freedom, too. The FSF calls this "climbing the freedom ladder".
What about windows 7?
Yes, Windows 7 too.
Does a lot more than TrackerControl as it's a full firewall. TrackerControl is just DNS blocking.
A firewall blocks in and outbound ports. Windows Advanced Firewall already does this.
If you want more fine-grained control, look to your router. I use a Netgate pfSense rackmount appliance. You can do the same with an OpenSense or pfSense router running on a toaster.
Be glad to help if you have questions!
Tell me, through which program can I install programs with the iso extension?
PfSense has an iso extension. I tried the WindowsCE utility, but only achieved that the files contained in the iso are unpacked as a regular archive.
You could set up a pi-hole on your router to get a similar effect to tracker control on all devices connected to the internet through the router.
Pi-hole is great but is for dns and is easy to avoid if client change default dns. Simplewall is better for granularity in windows.