LuLu Firewall Helps Mac Users Monitor and Control Outbound Connections
Summary
A walkthrough of LuLu, a free, open-source macOS firewall that prompts users to allow or block apps’ outgoing connections, remembers rules, and offers live activity monitoring through Netiquette.
Key points
- LuLu monitors and controls outgoing app connections on macOS, complementing the built-in firewall’s focus on incoming connections.
- Installation requires enabling the LuLu Network Extension in macOS Settings.
- The Netiquette companion app displays current network activity.
- Connection alerts identify the app and destination and let users allow or block the connection; LuLu remembers decisions as rules.
- Users can review and adjust rules, and override automatic allowances for trusted system processes.
Article Details
- Topic
- LuLu macOS firewall features for monitoring and controlling outgoing app connections