Disable Incoming Internet Connections

Last updated 2011-06-05 - Send Feedback
Related: security, How To, System Setup

Enabling the Mac OS X Firewall.

Enable the Mac OS X Firewall

If you are not using File Sharing, click the Advanced… button and disable all incoming connections.

Advanced options for the Mac OS X Firewall

Durable and fast, up to 1800MB/s

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