I use this open-source firewall controller instead of Windows’ built-in one
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Ever wanted to monitor which programs are constantly reaching out to the internet, block Microsoft from collecting telemetry data, or manually control Windows updates effectively? I have done it with Windows' built-in firewall, and it is pretty challenging and confusing. It works, sure. But unless you've spent time learning about its terminologies or poking around different options, it's not exactly intuitive.
