Firstly, you must really think about if it is wise to take off your firewall security. This will leave your computer at high risk of viruses and so is never advised.
If however, you still think you would like to remove the firewall safety then you will need to do the following:
If you are using an Apple computer or macbook then do the following:
Again you will be able to either select to allow certain websites and programs or take off firewall completely.
As mentioned earlier it is always the best policy to keep the firewall on at all times as if your computer becomes infected it can cost a lot to fix and your personal information could be at risk.
If however, you still think you would like to remove the firewall safety then you will need to do the following:
- Windows user
- Click on the 'Start' menu situated at the bottom right of your desktop
- Click on 'Control Panel' from the menu that appears
- Click on 'Security' option
- Click on 'Windows Firewall'
- Apple user
If you are using an Apple computer or macbook then do the following:
- Click on the apple symbol on the top left of your desktop
- Click on 'System Preferences'
- Click on 'Security'
- Click on 'Firewall'
Again you will be able to either select to allow certain websites and programs or take off firewall completely.
As mentioned earlier it is always the best policy to keep the firewall on at all times as if your computer becomes infected it can cost a lot to fix and your personal information could be at risk.
