Re: [Update] Portmaster Free 2.1.19

On 18/05/2026 12:41, Allan Higdon wrote:
> "Portmaster is a free and open-source privacy suite that puts you back 
> in charge of your computer.


I'm struggling with this. The freeware version looks really crippled. Am 
I missing something?



> 
> 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

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