Use a router even if you don’t have a network
In my opinion the most important security element on a PC is protection against crackers and Trojans. This requires good firewall defenses. I don’t mean the half-functional Windows XP firewall but a real firewall like ZoneAlarm that monitors outgoing as well as incoming Internet traffic. I also think that the additional protection of a router is essential for any broadband connection whether you have a home network or not. Any good router will also contain a firewall and this double layer of protection by software and router is needed in today’s conditions. The router will usually only monitor incoming traffic but the combination with a good software firewall on the PC will give you the protection you need.
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