Re: [Update] Portmaster Free 2.1.19

On Tue, 19 May 2026 06:30:31 -0700
"John C." <[email protected]> wrote:

> On 26/05/18 05:41 AM, Allan Higdon wrote:
> > "Portmaster is a free and open-source privacy suite that puts you back
> > in charge of your computer.
> > 
> > Features:
> > 
> > Monitor All Network Activity
> > Discover everything that is happening on your computer. Expose every
> > connection your applications make and detect evil ones. Finally get the
> > power to act accordingly.
> > 
> > Block Unwanted Connections
> > Many programs connect to the Internet without your knowledge. When you
> > find unwanted connections, you can now simply block them.
> > 
> > Auto-Block via Selected Filter Lists
> > Automatically block ads, trackers and malware hosts via trusted domain-
> > lists, which are also used by Ad-Blockers, etc. Easily change the
> > defaults to fit your needs.
> > 
> > Enforce DNS-over-TLS
> > Even with invasive connections gone, you might not want to share your
> > dns requests out in the open. With the Portmaster, you can easily re-
> > route all your dns queries to a DNS-over-TLS provider of your choice.
> > 
> > Set Global & per-App Settings
> > Make your own rules. Completely cut off applications from the Internet.
> > Or block all p2p connections except for certain apps. Or never connect
> > to specific countries. The Portmaster has you covered."
> > 
> > https://alternativeto.net/software/portmaster/about/
> > 
> > Home Page
> > https://safing.io/
> > 
> > Release Notes
> > https://github.com/safing/portmaster/releases/
> > 
> > Feature Comparison
> > https://safing.io/pricing/#comparison
> > 
> > Download
> > https://updates.safing.io/latest/windows_amd64/packages/
> > Portmaster_2.1.19_x64-setup.exe
> 
> Looks like it's German software. Also, looks really good. Could this be
> the successor to Kerio 2.1.5 functionally? I'll be checking it out.
> 

KPF from 2003? that's the one I'm still using! (no 64bit bloat here!)
-- 
Bah, and indeed Humbug.