What does stealth mode mean for a startup?
A stealth mode startup, as its name indicates, is a fledgling business (a startup) working to bring a new product or service to market under a temporary state of secrecy (stealth mode).
How to turn on stealth mode on Windows Firewall?
1 Go to System Preferences > Security 2 Click the Firewall button 3 Click Advanced 4 Check Enable Stealth Mode 5 For additional protection you can also turn on the firewall (I recommend the: Set access for specific services and applications option.)
How to enable stealth mode on Mac OS X?
On Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy, and then select Firewall. Unlock the settings by typing an administrator name and password. Click Firewall Options. Select the Enable Stealth Mode checkbox.
Why do I need to enable Ninja Mode on my firewall?
Unless you have this feature enabled in your firewall, your computer can be used to send spam and your IP address (every computer on the internet carries this unique identifier) will be blamed for it! Hide your PC or Mac from this parasitic spamming strategy and switch to Ninja mode now!
A stealth mode startup, as its name indicates, is a fledgling business (a startup) working to bring a new product or service to market under a temporary state of secrecy (stealth mode).
What happens if I Forget to turn on stealth mode?
If you forget that you have stealth mode enabled, you will go around in circles wondering why you cannot ping your computer even though you can get e-mail or browse the web, or do some other network related function. Stealth mode does NOT cause connectivity issues.
1 Go to System Preferences > Security 2 Click the Firewall button 3 Click Advanced 4 Check Enable Stealth Mode 5 For additional protection you can also turn on the firewall (I recommend the: Set access for specific services and applications option.)
On Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy, and then select Firewall. Unlock the settings by typing an administrator name and password. Click Firewall Options. Select the Enable Stealth Mode checkbox.