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should the firewall be on all the time?

Should the firewall be "on" all the time?

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Apr 2, 2013 3:06 PM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2013 3:11 PM

If you are connected to a separate router via Ethernet, then you probably have no need for a firewall. If you use unprotected networks such as in coffee houses, then turn on the firewall.

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should the firewall be on all the time?

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