Windows 8 protects your computer with its native Windows Firewall by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic for specific programs. You can use this firewall’s advanced settings to block outgoing traffic from the peer-to-peer uTorrent program while keeping incoming traffic open to receive legal downloads. This option preserves your uploading speed and reduces excessive read and write operations on your hard drive that can reduce drive longevity. Tips Warnings Writer Bio

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