Re: [Update] Portmaster Free 2.1.19

On Sat, 23 May 2026 06:11:00 -0500,  wrote:

> On 23/05/2026 08:44, Allan Higdon wrote:
>
>> I did provide a Feature Comparison link.
>> Based on that and there were no Limitations mentioned on MajorGeeks,
>> https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/safing_portmaster.html,
>> I saw no reason not to post it.
>
> Well it does look pretty and interesting. So, I'm not knocking you
> posting it, I'm just trying to get to the nitty grity.
>
> Your link says this.
>
> "Once Portmaster has completed the initial setup, you can see your
> current security, network monitor, and overview. You can find a few
> navigation shortcuts on the left, but nothing is currently useful.
>
> There is a shortcut to a simple interface, but it isn't working,
> possibly because it is still in alpha."
>
>
> Just wondering has anyone tried this out and what is the current state
> of play?
> Cat's lives matter!
>

I'm sure the program is not still in Alpha. That must have been several years ago.

There is a User Guide that could help those undecided about trying Portmaster Free.
http://avoidthehack.com/safing-portmaster

I know that a couple of posters on Vivaldi Forums love it.
That's how I found out about the program.

FWIW, I don't use anything but the Windows Defender Firewall modified to my liking.