Turning off Firewall solves these problems. Or antivirus software that you’ve installed is conflicting with Mac’s Firewall application.
Say, for example, you’re playing a video game and don’t want to access the online multiplayer modes. There may be times where Firewall isn't needed, though. Think of it like a bouncer on the door of a club - if an app doesn’t have the proper ID it ain’t coming in. Without the proper certification, an app isn’t allowed through. It does this using Code Signing Certificates that are issued to trusted applications. With Firewall running, your Mac takes care of everything - automatically determining whether or not an application is allowed to send or receive traffic from the network. Download a trial version of CleanMyMac to detect malicious apps now!įeatures described in this article refer to the MacPaw site version of CleanMyMac X.įirewall is software that’s there to protect you so it’s best to keep it turned on. It scans the depths of your MacBook for malware and also shows every your app along with its hidden data. We’ve come up with a more advanced security tool - CleanMyMac.
